Senior Tunnel Engineer | Lead Underground Works (Immediate Start)

RTL Group Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payments

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd is seeking a Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership across tunnelling and civil works, coordinating with the Project Manager, site teams, subcontractors and design groups to deliver to programme and quality standards.

The role requires proven tunnelling/site engineering experience, CSCS card, and strong surveying skills. £375-£450 per day, 12-month contract with potential extension, immediate start and weekly payments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Engineer or Site Engineer on tunnelling/major civil projects.
• Experience delivering tunnelling schemes, shafts, underground structures or rail projects.
• Strong knowledge of tunnelling construction, reinforced concrete and temporary works.
• Experience with setting out and surveying on major projects; health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all site engineering activities across tunnelling and underground works.
• Manage day-to-day engineering delivery, ensuring safety and on-time completion.
• Set out and survey tunnel structures, shafts, portals and concrete works.
• Review drawings and QA docs, resolve engineering issues as they arise.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with subcontractors and design teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Health & Safety

Education

CSCS Card

Tools

Leica surveying equipment

Trimble surveying equipment

Job description

RTL Group Ltd is seeking a Senior Engineer to provide technical leadership across tunnelling and civil works, coordinating with the Project Manager, site teams, subcontractors and design groups to deliver to programme and quality standards.

The role requires proven tunnelling/site engineering experience, CSCS card, and strong surveying skills. £375-£450 per day, 12-month contract with potential extension, immediate start and weekly payments.