Senior Tunnelling Engineer: Global Projects & Hybrid Work

WSP; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Tunnelling Engineer or Senior Tunnelling Engineer to join the Geotechnics and Tunnelling business. You will deliver tunnelling and underground project deliverables, engage with multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute to client liaison and business development.

The role offers opportunities to work on landmark tunnelling projects worldwide, with a hybrid working policy supporting two days from home and office collaboration across the UK.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered or near chartered status or equivalent registration.
• Experience with Eurocodes and related design standards.
• Experience leading delivery teams on tunnelling/underground projects.
• Excellent report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with tunnelling/geotechnical software.

Responsibilities

• Producing and checking engineering deliverables including reports, presentations, design calculations and drawings for tunnels and shafts.
• Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team on micro-tunnels to major road/rail schemes from feasibility to construction.
• Managing and delivering project work effectively.
• Helping allocate project resources and mentoring staff.
• Providing client liaison and coordinating with contractors and sub-consultants.
• Carrying out business development including technical proposals.

Skills

Tunnelling expertise

Geotechnical engineering

Report writing

Team leadership

MS Office proficiency

Education

Engineering Geology degree

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

Geotechnical software

Eurocodes knowledge

Job description

WSP is seeking a Tunnelling Engineer or Senior Tunnelling Engineer to join the Geotechnics and Tunnelling business. You will deliver tunnelling and underground project deliverables, engage with multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute to client liaison and business development.

The role offers opportunities to work on landmark tunnelling projects worldwide, with a hybrid working policy supporting two days from home and office collaboration across the UK.