Senior TBM Methods Engineer – Large-Diameter Tunnel

Bouygues Construction; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bouygues Travaux Publics is seeking a Senior Methods Engineer to join the TBM team for the Lower Thames Crossing project in Tilbury. The role focuses on developing methods, planning TBM operations, and delivering construction documentation for a 16.4 m diameter slurry TBM deployment in a major UK infrastructure programme.

You will work with TBM Methods Manager and delivery teams, coordinating with construction, logistics, plant, temporary works and suppliers while ensuring safety and quality on

Qualifications

• Experience in TBM tunnelling or underground construction projects.
• Major civil engineering or infrastructure project experience.
• Construction methodology development and engineering planning.
• Temporary works, heavy lifting, logistics or construction sequencing.
• Producing engineering drawings using AutoCAD or similar design software.

Responsibilities

• Produce construction-stage engineering drawings, method statements and technical documentation.
• Develop construction sequences and site installation layouts.
• Support the identification and management of temporary works requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces between production, logistics, plant and engineering teams.
• Liaise with specialist suppliers, contractors and equipment manufacturers.
• Provide technical support during construction and contribute to solving site challenges.
• Participate in technical reviews, workshops and stakeholder meetings.
• Promote safe, efficient and sustainable construction practices.

Job description

Bouygues Travaux Publics is seeking a Senior Methods Engineer to join the TBM team for the Lower Thames Crossing project in Tilbury. The role focuses on developing methods, planning TBM operations, and delivering construction documentation for a 16.4 m diameter slurry TBM deployment in a major UK infrastructure programme.

You will work with TBM Methods Manager and delivery teams, coordinating with construction, logistics, plant, temporary works and suppliers while ensuring safety and quality on