At a Glance
- Tasks: Design innovative underground structures and ensure safe excavation techniques.
- Company: Forward-thinking Tier 2 civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, car allowance, and ongoing career support.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and work on high-profile tunnelling projects that make a real impact.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering or related field and experience in geotechnical design.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you ready to take your next step in underground construction and tunnelling design? This is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking Tier 2 civil engineering contractor, with a strong reputation in reinforced concrete (RC) frames, geotechnical engineering, and complex underground structures. With a turnover of £134 million and a growing project portfolio, they're expanding their in-house design team to meet increasing demand. We're looking for a passionate and motivated Design Engineer who's keen to make a real impact on a variety of high-profile tunnelling and underground works across the UK and beyond.
Why join this team?
- Be part of a collaborative, growing design team working on technically challenging and rewarding projects.
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge shaft and tunnel design, with opportunities to apply both geotechnical and structural expertise.
- Work with innovative construction techniques that push the boundaries of underground engineering.
- Career development, mentoring and long-term progression opportunities within a stable and respected contractor.
- Competitive salary of up to £50,000+ (dependent on experience), plus benefits.
Job Overview:
- Tunnel & Shaft Design - Develop structurally sound and geotechnically optimized designs for various underground projects.
- Excavation & Ground Stability - Assess and ensure safe excavation techniques, slope stability, and shoring solutions using industry-standard geotechnical principles.
- Impact Assessments - Evaluate tunnelling effects on third-party assets and obtain necessary approvals from National Highways, Network Rail etc.
- Technical Reporting - Prepare high-quality design reports and progress updates for stakeholders and clients.
- Specialist Design Work - Contribute to complex designs, including: Shaft buoyant stability, reinforced concrete bases, and cover slabs. Tunnel designs for Microtunnelling, Pipejacking, HDD, Augerbore, and Timber Headings. Earthworks and soil nailing solutions. Crane platforms and temporary works design.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Geology.
- 3-8 years' experience in tunnel, shaft, or geotechnical/structural design.
- Strong understanding of geotechnical principles, excavation methods, and tunnelling impact assessments.
- Excellent report writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary of up to £50,000.
- 23 days' holiday plus 8 days Bank Holidays.
- Discretional company bonus.
- Car Allowance.
- Life insurance 4 x salary.
- Pension 5% company, 4% employee.
- Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM.
- Ongoing career support.
Design Engineer in Leeds employer: Bennett & Game Recruitment
Join a dynamic and innovative Tier 2 civil engineering contractor renowned for its expertise in underground construction and tunnelling design. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and professional growth, this company offers a supportive work culture where you can develop your skills on high-profile projects while enjoying competitive benefits, including a generous salary, career development opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance in the vibrant location of Chichester, West Sussex.
Contact Details:
Bennett & Game Recruitment Recruitment Team
