Senior Tunnel Engineer

Jacobs Engineering Group; Dublin; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid working

Career progression

Professional development and charter-?

Global project exposure

Flexible working

Résumé du poste

Jacobs is seeking a Senior Tunnel Engineer to lead design and delivery of tunnel and underground structures across Ireland and the UK. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative technical solutions and support major infrastructure programmes, driving business development and client relationships.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status and proven tunnelling experience, with focus on geotechnical disciplines and collaboration across international teams.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status (Engineers Ireland, ICE or equivalent)
• Proven experience in tunnel engineering and underground infrastructure projects
• Strong technical design capability across tunnelling and geotechnical engineering disciplines
• Experience working on major infrastructure, transportation, water or utility projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and international teams
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and business development

Responsabilités

• Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of tunnel and underground structures projects
• Support major infrastructure programmes across Ireland and the UK
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop innovative technical solutions
• Undertake tunnel engineering assessments, detailed design and technical reviews
• Support the development of proposals and bids for upcoming tunnelling opportunities
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business growth initiatives
• Mentor junior engineers and help develop technical excellence within the team

Connaissances

Tunnel engineering

Geotechnical engineering

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Collaboration across teams

Business development

Communication skills

Description du poste

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Shape the Future Underground

At Jacobs, we're delivering some of the most complex and transformative infrastructure projects across Ireland, the UK and beyond. As investment in transport, water and underground infrastructure continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Senior Tunnel Engineer to join our Dublin team and help deliver innovative tunnelling solutions that make a lasting impact.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of major infrastructure programmes, support the growth of our tunnelling capability in Ireland, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Europe.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Tunnel Engineer, you will:

• Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of tunnel and underground structures projects
• Support major infrastructure programmes across Ireland and the UK
• Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop innovative technical solutions
• Undertake tunnel engineering assessments, detailed design and technical reviews
• Support the development of proposals and bids for upcoming tunnelling opportunities
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business growth initiatives
• Mentor junior engineers and help develop technical excellence within the team

Here's what you'll need

• Chartered Engineer status (Engineers Ireland, ICE or equivalent)
• Proven experience in tunnel engineering and underground infrastructure projects
• Strong technical design capability across tunnelling and geotechnical engineering disciplines
• Experience working on major infrastructure, transportation, water or utility projects
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary and international teams
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and business development

Why Jacobs?

At Jacobs, you'll join a global team tackling some of the world's most challenging infrastructure projects while enjoying the benefits of a supportive and flexible working environment.

We offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Career progression opportunities within a global organisation
• Access to world-class projects and technical experts
• Professional development and chartership support
• A culture that values inclusion, wellbeing and innovation

Ready to Make Your Mark?

Join Jacobs and help deliver the next generation of critical underground infrastructure across Ireland and the UK.

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Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs .

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here .

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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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