Tunnelling Engineer: Underground Infra Lead

Joseph Gallagher Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Gallagher Group in North East of England is seeking an experienced tunneling project engineer to lead underground construction design and delivery on major infrastructure projects, including soil and rock mechanics analysis, lining systems, and ventilation design.

The role requires a civil/structural/mechanical engineering background, 3+ years in underground environments, SMSTS, CSCS, and strong communication with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical engineering.
• SMSTS certification mandatory.
• CSCS card required; IOSH preferable.
• 3+ years underground tunneling experience; PIC experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction processes, including selecting excavation methods (e.g., TBM, SEM).
• Monitor progress and ensure safety compliance.
• Coordinate with contractors and other engineering disciplines.
• Develop risk mitigation and manage budgets.
• Present updates to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Construction management

Technical expertise

Project planning

Collaboration and communication

Design and analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

SMSTS trained

IOSH Managing Safely in Construction

CSCS Card

3+ years underground experience

PIC experience

Tools

Design software

Numerical modeling

TBM expertise

Job description

Joseph Gallagher Group in North East of England is seeking an experienced tunneling project engineer to lead underground construction design and delivery on major infrastructure projects, including soil and rock mechanics analysis, lining systems, and ventilation design.

The role requires a civil/structural/mechanical engineering background, 3+ years in underground environments, SMSTS, CSCS, and strong communication with clients and multidisciplinary teams.