Remote Tunnelling & Heavy Civils Design Engineer

J3A Recruitment; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

J3A Recruitment is seeking a Civil / Structural Design Engineer to join an established specialist contractor delivering infrastructure across the UK. The role covers tunnelling and heavy civils with flexible remote/hybrid working and opportunities at Intermediate, Experienced and Associate levels.

You will produce and review designs, perform calculations, and lead design delivery at senior levels. Competitive salary from £40,000 up to £100,000 (DOE) plus bonus, with UK-wide scope and occasional

Qualifications

• Relevant civil or structural engineering qualification.
• Experience in heavy civil infrastructure preferred.
• Background in tunnelling or underground projects advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review civil and structural designs for major projects.
• Support tunnelling, shafts, microtunnelling and heavy civil schemes.
• Perform technical calculations, design assessments and reviews.
• Develop practical, cost-effective and buildable engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, clients and external consultants.
• Support design coordination through the project lifecycle.
• Provide guidance on complex engineering challenges.
• At senior levels, oversee design delivery and mentor engineers.

Skills

Civil design

Structural design

Technical calculations

Design reviews

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered status desirable

Job description

J3A Recruitment is seeking a Civil / Structural Design Engineer to join an established specialist contractor delivering infrastructure across the UK. The role covers tunnelling and heavy civils with flexible remote/hybrid working and opportunities at Intermediate, Experienced and Associate levels.

You will produce and review designs, perform calculations, and lead design delivery at senior levels. Competitive salary from £40,000 up to £100,000 (DOE) plus bonus, with UK-wide scope and occasional