At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage tunnelling projects and ensure safe, efficient delivery of infrastructure improvements.
- Company: Join a leading firm in the water industry with a focus on major UK projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Work on challenging projects with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Be part of transformative projects that enhance critical infrastructure across the UK.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and experience in tunnelling required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: North West & North of the UK.
Employment Type: Full-Time.
Salary: Competitive Package.
We are seeking experienced Tunnelling Site Engineers to join our growing team delivering major underground infrastructure projects across the North West and North of the UK. These projects will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the water industry's AMP8 investment programme, providing critical infrastructure improvements across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee daily site engineering activities on tunnelling and shaft sinking projects.
- Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications.
- Set out works and maintain accurate survey control.
- Prepare and review method statements, risk assessments, and inspection test plans.
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams.
- Monitor construction progress and ensure quality standards are achieved.
- Maintain site records, as-built documentation, and engineering reports.
- Liaise with clients, designers, and project management teams.
- Support project planning, programme delivery, and cost control initiatives.
Essential Requirements
- Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Proven experience as a Site Engineer within the tunnelling sector.
- Demonstrable experience in shaft sinking operations.
- Strong background in water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Competent in setting out and surveying techniques.
- Good understanding of temporary works, health and safety regulations, and quality assurance procedures.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel and work across multiple project locations.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience working on projects delivered under UK water industry frameworks.
- Experience with TBM, SCL, microtunnelling, or other underground construction techniques.
- CSCS Card.
- SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
- Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor training.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- Long-term involvement in AMP8 and other major UK infrastructure programmes.
- A collaborative and supportive working environment.
- The opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most challenging and technically demanding water and tunnelling projects.
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TUNNELLING SITE ENGINEERS employer: Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd
Join a leading company in the tunnelling sector, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering critical infrastructure projects across the North West and North of the UK. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through career progression and professional development opportunities. With a competitive salary and benefits package, you will have the chance to work on some of the UK's most challenging water and tunnelling projects, making a meaningful impact in the industry.
Contact Details:
Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd Recruitment Team
