Principal Tunnel Systems Engineer — Shape Safer, Smarter Tunnels

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing support

Hybrid working flexibility

Investing in training and mentoring

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for a Principal Tunnel Systems Engineer to join their Intelligent Infrastructure team in Newcastle upon Tyne. In this role, you will set the technical direction for tunnel projects, engage with a variety of clients, and develop innovative engineering solutions. The position offers a hybrid working model, focusing on work-life balance while promoting a culture of inclusion and personal growth. Applicants should have an engineering degree and experience with complex engineering systems.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering or similar.
• Professional registration (CEng) preferred, supported for chartership.
• Proven capability in design and operation of engineering systems.
• Experience with applicable UK or international standards.

Responsibilities

• Set technical direction and delivery for tunnel systems.
• Engage with clients to deliver tunnel project solutions.
• Shape projects from concept, embedding safety by design.
• Develop emerging talent and a high-performing technical team.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Collaborative approach

Experience with complex engineering systems

Systems thinking mindset

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

ProjectWise

Job description

WSP in the UK & Ireland is looking for a Principal Tunnel Systems Engineer to join their Intelligent Infrastructure team in Newcastle upon Tyne. In this role, you will set the technical direction for tunnel projects, engage with a variety of clients, and develop innovative engineering solutions. The position offers a hybrid working model, focusing on work-life balance while promoting a culture of inclusion and personal growth. Applicants should have an engineering degree and experience with complex engineering systems.