Chartered​/Senior Tunnel Engineer

Your role

• Candidates should have the right flair and ability that will help us develop and expand our tunnelling capability. We want to build on the existing portfolio of our rapidly expanding, flexible and outward looking team that can tackle work across a broad spectrum of sectors.
• We are looking for enthusiastic chartered/senior engineers with a proven technical and project management track record.
• Assisting the Tunneling team with strategic bids.
• Developing your own network of business contacts to contribute to the growth of the Tunneling disciplines.
• Integrating the team to our technical discipline and market leads.

• A good academic background with a degree (ideally MSc or equivalent) with Chartered status in civil or structural engineering (requirement).
• Excellent interpersonal and technical skills and ability to develop and lead tunnelling design teams.
• Project management experience and understanding of the needs and approaches to the engineering consultancy and design markets, including relationships with clients, work planning and commercial management.
• Proven tunnelling design experience in a fast‑moving engineering consultancy environment and advanced constitutive soil models and experience of numerical modelling software (FLAC or PLAXIS). Use in relation to dynamic soil‑structure interaction problems would be a benefit.
• Proven experience using advanced structural analysis and numerical modelling software (Robot or STAAD). Use in relation to BIM‑integrated workflows to exchange data with Revit would be a benefit.
• Application of CDM Regulations. Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients.
• Excellent report‑writing skills with the ability to self‑check and produce accurate work. Willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas.

Our specialist Tunnelling team works across a range of engineering disciplines and applies advanced analysis techniques, combined with practical design, operational and site experience. We provide support to Clients throughout the project life cycle, from the planning and feasibility stages through to commissioning, operation, refurbishment and upgrade of tunnel infrastructure. We are a close‑knit specialist team, we love what we do and work hard to ensure an inclusive and mutually respectful environment that fosters collaboration and innovation.

Our open mindset unlocks creativity and helps us to deliver better outcomes for our clients and the users of the infrastructure we design.

We love challenges, and routinely explore new ways of delivering value.

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – Atkins

Réalis is for you. Here you will find support and collaboration as a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like‑minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits you can tailor to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Take advantage of training and professional development opportunities, and combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, it will be discussed with you  vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or longer. When applying for this role please do not reference or include details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.