Principal Tunnelling Engineer — Hybrid & Global Projects

AECOM; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible hybrid working model

Technical practice networks

Volunteering days

Job summary

A leading global infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Principal Tunnelling Engineer to join their team in the UK. This role involves leading design efforts on major tunnelling projects, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating directly with clients. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and extensive experience in underground structures. The firm offers a flexible hybrid working model and a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Broad experience as a designer in reinforced concrete to Eurocodes.
• Good familiarity with geotechnical engineering principles and soil-structure interaction.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Design Lead for project elements, liaising with clients.
• Manage junior engineers in the design of infrastructure elements.
• Provide input to project development.

Skills

Design Lead

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Education

Degree in Civil or Civil & Structural Engineering

MSc/MEng in Soil Mechanics/Geotechnical/Tunnelling Engineering

Job description

A leading global infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Principal Tunnelling Engineer to join their team in the UK. This role involves leading design efforts on major tunnelling projects, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating directly with clients. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and extensive experience in underground structures. The firm offers a flexible hybrid working model and a supportive benefits package.