Ground Engineer - Tunnelling

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Job Description – Ground Engineering / Tunnelling(Engineer / Lead Engineer / Expert) Role Summary The Ground & Tunnel Engineer will support or lead the design, assessment, and substantiation of tunnels, shafts, underground structures, and deep excavations within multidisciplinary engineering environments.

Key Responsibilities
• Structural and geotechnical analysis, modelling, and calculations for tunnels, shafts, underground structures, and excavation works.
• Preparation and review of technical reports, specifications, design documentation, and substantiation.
• Assessment of ground–structure interaction, excavation stability, tunnel linings, settlement, and construction‑stage behaviour.
• Evaluation of tunnel construction methods and feasibility.
• Coordination with geotechnical, civil, structural, construction, safety, and systems engineering teams.
• Participation in or leadership of design reviews, assurance activities, and resolution of technical queries.
• Management of scope of work and third‑party technical inputs (Lead/Expert levels).
• Delivery oversight of technical work packages and validation of engineering solutions (Lead/Expert levels).
• Mentoring junior engineers and supporting continuous improvement.

Work Experience Experience Levels Engineer
• Degree‑qualified; working toward Chartered status or equivalent competence.
• Experience in tunnelling or underground works within regulated sectors.
• Familiar with numerical modelling tools (e.g., FLAC, PLAXIS) and geotechnical design principles. Lead Engineer/Engineering manager
• Chartered or equivalent senior experience.
• Leads tunnelling design packages and coordinates multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Strong capability in tunnel alignment development, excavation support systems, lining design, and underground structures.
• Oversees delivery of technical work packages and engages with reviewers and stakeholders. Expert / SME
• Chartered with extensive experience in rock mechanics, geotechnical engineering, or underground works.
• Provides specialist advice, independent technical reviews, and expert judgement on complex underground structures.
• Experienced in rock mass stability, advanced soil/rock modelling, and geotechnical risk management.
• Supports regulatory engagement and construction‑stage problem…