TBM Shift Engineer (Tunnel Construction Project)

Protecnium Ingeniería y Servicios, S. L.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Greater London is seeking a TBM Shift Engineer for a tunnel construction project. The role involves supervising TBM operations, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should have a degree in Civil or Mining Engineering and at least 4 years of TBM shift engineer experience. This position offers a contract duration of 12 months with specific benefits including vacation days and travel costs covered.

Benefits

22 vacation days + 8 bank holidays

15 sick days

2 weeks paternity leave

Travel costs covered

2 weeks accommodation at project start

Company phone provided

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience working as a TBM shift engineer in tunnel projects.
• Strong understanding of tunnelling safety standards and TBM operating procedures.
• Ability to work in rotating shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Supervise TBM production and machine performance during the assigned shift.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures and project specifications.
• Manage and report shift progress including production metrics.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Survey teams to resolve challenges.
• Report incidents and deviations to senior engineering staff.

Skills

Tunnelling safety standards

TBM operating procedures

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related field

Job description

Protecnium is an international consulting firm specializing in engineering and technical services ( www.protecnium.com / en ). We are currently looking for a TBM Shift Engineer to join our team for a tunnel construction project in the South of London (100% Onsite).

Project

Tunnel construction project.

Estimated Duration

12-month contract. In general, when the project ends, we try to relocate the employee to other projects to ensure continuity.

Summary

The TBM Shift Engineer will be responsible for supporting and supervising all activities associated with Tunnel Boring Machine operations during their assigned shift. This role involves coordinating with the TBM Manager, shift supervisors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent progress of the tunnelling works.

Responsibilities

• Supervise TBM production, excavation parameters, and machine performance during the assigned shift.
• Ensure adherence to safety procedures, operational standards, and project specifications.
• Manage and report shift progress, production metrics, and any technical issues encountered.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Survey teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Report incidents, delays, and deviations to senior engineering staff and project management.
• Participate in daily briefings, toolbox talks, and shift handovers.
• Ensure proper documentation and logging of shift activities.
• Support troubleshooting and minor adjustments to TBM systems when required.
• Contribute to optimizing TBM performance and ensuring uninterrupted excavation cycles.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years experience working as a TBM shift engineer in tunnel projects or similar projects.
• Degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of tunnelling safety standards and TBM operating procedures.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in rotating shift patterns.
• Ability to work under pressure in a complex, high-productivity environment.
• Previous experience in large-scale tunnelling projects is an asset.

Working Hours

7 / 3- 7 / 4 shifts. 12-hour shifts with rotations: day shifts (8am- 6pm) and night shifts (8pm- 6am).

Benefits

• 22 vacation days + 8 bank holidays.
• 15 sick days.
• 2 weeks paternity leave.
• Travel costs covered (beginning and end of project).
• 2 weeks accommodation at project start (if needed).
• Company phone provided.

Start Date

to be defined.

The description and conditions indicated here are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by employees but do not constitute a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and general competencies required by the staff. Additionally, they do not establish an employment contract and are subject to modifications as required by the employer.

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