At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design work on major tunnelling projects and manage a small team.
- Company: Join AECOM, a leader in civil engineering with a commitment to diversity.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hybrid working, personalised benefits, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with excellent growth potential and support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on exciting civil infrastructure projects across the UK and beyond.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, with experience in underground structures.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
About the Role
Senior Tunnelling Engineer to work on major civil projects across the UK, supporting Tunnelling & Underground Structures. The role involves leading design work, managing a small team, and contributing to program and budget development. Although advertised as a full‑time role, part‑time options will also be considered.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a Design Lead for project elements, liaising with clients and the wider design team for day‑to‑day design development, guided by a Technical Lead or mentor.
- Manage junior engineers in the design of infrastructure elements.
- Provide input to engineering budget and programme development to meet project requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree level in Civil, Civil & Structural Engineering or MSc/MEng in Soil Mechanics, Geotechnical, or Tunnelling Engineering, and/or working towards a professional membership.
- Proven experience designing reinforced concrete elements for underground structures (secant piles, capping beams, segmental shaft linings, in‑situ concrete structural elements, D‑Walls, shafts and tunnels) to Eurocodes.
- Good familiarity of Geotechnical Engineering principles as they apply to soil‑structure interaction.
Benefits
- A flexible hybrid working model, personalised benefit programmes, career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.
- Work on a growth portfolio of civil infrastructure and tunnelling projects across the UK and abroad.
Equal Opportunity Employer
AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
Senior Tunnelling Engineer in England employer: AECOM
AECOM is an exceptional employer for Senior Tunnelling Engineers, offering a flexible hybrid working model and personalised benefit programmes that cater to individual needs. With a strong focus on career development through technical practice networks and AECOM University, employees are encouraged to grow within a supportive and inclusive work culture while contributing to impactful civil infrastructure projects across the UK and beyond.
