Tunnelling Engineer / Senior Tunnelling Engineer

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

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you?

At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

We are currently looking for a Tunnelling Engineer or Senior Tunnelling Engineer, to join our Geotechnics and Tunnelling business. Geotechnical engineers with experience in ground engineering that includes tunnelling, shaft sinking, directional drilling and pipe jacking projects will also be considered.

A little more about your role…

• Producing and checking engineering deliverables including reports, presentations, design calculations and drawings associated with the design of tunnels, shafts and other form of below ground construction.
• Work as part of a dynamic team of tunnelling and geotechnical engineers on diverse projects ranging from micro-tunnels and trenchless solutions to major road and rail schemes at all stages of delivery from feasibility through to construction.
• Effectively managing and delivering project work.
• Contributing to the management of team resources and allocation of appropriate project resources.
• Assisting with the mentoring and development of staff.
• Providing support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison, contractors and sub consultants, public and statutory body consultation and quality control.
• Carry out business development activities including preparation of technical proposals.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Technical expertise in civil/structural and geotechnical engineering with a demonstrable understanding of the underlying principles as applied to tunnelling schemes.
• Experience in the delivery of tunnelling and /or underground projects involving multi-disciplinary design input and preparing deliverables to a high technical level.
• Degree in Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered or near chartered status or equivalent registration with a relevant professional institution.
• Experience working with Eurocodes and other design standards.
• Experience of being part of or leading delivery teams that are effective in delivering short to medium term projects from inception to construction.
• Excellent report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages and familiarity with other relevant software packages relevant to tunnelling and geotechnical engineering.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

About Us

We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 11,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote a culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour", allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.