Tunnelling Technical Director​/Team Lead

Job Description

The AECOM Tunnelling team is seeking an experienced leader to head our growing Tunnelling and Underground Structures team. This role combines leadership, people management, technical engineering challenges in a fast‑paced sector, and client engagement. You will work closely with our London‑based team, contribute to UK tunnelling strategy, and support the delivery of projects from a technical perspective.

• Safety – ensure safety is the primary concern for all team members, conduct risk assessments, implement control measures and encourage incident reporting.
• Stakeholder Relationships – coordinate business development activities, develop and maintain relationships with public sector and contractor clients, lead proposal production and review commercial proposals.
• Quality Control – provide accurate data and forecasts to the Regional Lead, report safety, financial performance, pipeline and any operational issues.
• Leadership – define and influence workplace culture, set communication tone, raise morale, improve productivity and maintain a supportive environment.
• Collaboration – foster collaboration, create inclusive work environment, set team goals, and maintain relationships with clients to position AECOM for tender work.

• Degree or equivalent in Civil, Geotechnical or related engineering; postgraduate leadership experience in a tunnelling team.
• Chartered Engineer (EI, ICE, IStructE or equivalent).
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with rock and soft ground tunnels, shafts, deep excavations for transportation, energy and utilities.
• Experience on large, multi‑disciplinary projects and ability to engage across disciplines; willingness to take on technical lead, design manager, project manager roles and bids.

Hybrid working model and flexible schedule to support work‑life balance. Career development opportunities, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. Competitive compensation, core and personalised benefits designed to support future and well‑being.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation, please contact Re We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer an interview under the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.