Principal Engineer (Tunnelling and Underground Space)

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead delivery of tunnelling design projects across UK/IE. You will oversee technical delivery, manage teams, and ensure design quality, safety and compliance. The role requires extensive experience in tunnel and cavern design, and a track record with D&B contracts.

Join a global leader in transport infrastructure, contributing to major projects with innovative approaches and a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction detailed design of tunnels and underground space.
• Experience with soil and hard rock tunnelling design on land and under the sea.
• Proficiency in 2D/3D modelling of underground space.
• Ability to prepare/check engineering designs and reports.
• Understanding of CDM regulations and health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Production and approval of design concepts, drawings and specifications.
• Establish internal design standards for quality and efficiency.
• Work within project teams to achieve objectives.
• Supervise others, sign off design certificates on behalf of the company.
• Prepare and check feasibility studies and technical reports.
• Develop innovative design solutions to meet project requirements.
• Prepare/check technical documents and assist in tenders.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation.

Skills

Tunnel design

2D/3D modelling

Site supervision

D&B contract experience

Health & safety compliance

Tools

RMR

Geotechnical software

Job description

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

The Principal Engineer is responsible for leading the delivery of engineering projects and work packages, ensuring outcomes are achieved to required standards, budget, and programme. The post-holder is responsible for assisting with the continuous technical improvement of discipline deliverables and the ongoing development of team capabilities and project success.

Main Duties

• Production and approval of design concepts, drawings, specifications and other technical documents
• Establishment of internal design standards and/or processes to achieve a continuous improvement in quality and efficiency, contributing to long term technical development of the office by application of new techniques, procedures and practices
• To work at any position within a project team to achieve the project objectives
• Competent to work unsupervised and to supervise others; competent to check and approve the work of others; competent to sign off design certificates on behalf of the company
• Preparation, checking and/or approval of feasibility studies, outline and detailed design technical reports and other written documents
• Implement effective, value for money and innovative design solutions to meet technical and project requirements.
• Prepare and check engineering designs, calculations, and oversee production
• Prepare and check technical documents and reports and assist in the preparation of expressions of interest and tenders
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation, particularly the CDM Regulations
• Effective management of and response to project related correspondence
• Acting as representative within the Technical Directorate and Production Centres in the wider SYSTRA Group
• Support the Team Leader and Discipline Lead with work winning, bids, and financial controls on projects
• Assist the Technical lead in the development and content of deliverables and personnel
• Demonstrate behaviours aligned with SYSTRA’s behavioural framework by actively fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, respect, and empowerment, contributing to an environment where all colleagues can thrive, achieve, and grow together

Profile

• Construction detailed design of tunnels and underground space for D and B contractor.
• Soil and hard rock tunnelling design on land and under the sea
• 2d and 3d modelling of underground space
• Tunnel support design in rock and soil using scan lines and standard software packages
• Temporary and permanent tunnel portal design
• Pipe jacking and utility tunnel design, with thrust block design and settlement assessment for infrastructure.
• In situ testing of rock stresses and ground investigation design
• Rock face logging systems such as RMR.
• Tunnel design reports and drawings for d and B contracts.
• Extensive experience in tunnel and cavern design in the UK and Ireland
• Understanding how to gain work from D and B contractors.