Senior Design Engineer

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Our client is a large Civil Engineering Tier 2 contractor specializing in RC Frames, Underground Structures, Geotechnical Engineering, and Tunnelling, with a turnover of £134 million. They are seeking a passionate and driven engineer eager to make a significant impact in tunnelling and underground construction projects. The right candidate will be rewarded with a salary of up to £60,000, potentially more depending on experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team, working on cutting-edge tunnel and shaft designs across the UK and internationally. The role offers a unique blend of geotechnical expertise, structural design, and innovative construction techniques.

Senior Design Engineer 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 authorities such as National Highways and Network Rail.
• Technical Reporting: Prepare high-quality design reports and progress updates for stakeholders and clients.

Specialist design work includes:

• 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 of 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 £60,000.
• Discretionary company bonus.
• Life insurance 4x salary.
• Pension: 5% employer contribution, 4% employee contribution.
• Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM.
• Ongoing career support.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering various industries.

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