Tunnelling Ventilation Engineer

Overview

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• Planning, designing and installing ventilation systems in tunnelling projects
• Working on a range of systems to ensure tunnels are safe and fit for purpose
• Planning and overseeing commissioning, operation, refurbishment and upgrade of tunnel infrastructure
• Applying fluid mechanics, fire and ventilation modelling
• Applying thermodynamics
• Implementing fire safety engineering
• Carrying out risk analysis

There are several routes to becoming a tunnelling ventilation engineer. You would usually be expected to hold a university degree, but you could also complete a college course or an apprenticeship, or apply directly if you already have relevant engineering experience.

• Undergraduate degree – usually requires 2–3 A‑levels or equivalent
• Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Mechanical Engineering
• Apprenticeship – open to anyone over 16; typically 30 hours a week with a mix of on‑the‑job experience and college training

Work experience is essential to gaining employment within the construction industry. You could gain this at school, or by working weekends and holidays with a company or relative who works as a tunnelling ventilation engineer. Potential employers will always appreciate work experience listed on your CV.

• Ability to work well under pressure
• Knowledge of engineering, science and technology
• Maths and design knowledge
• Knowledge of building and construction
• Flexibility, adaptability and collaboration
• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Foundation Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
• Masters Degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
• HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering
• Modern Apprenticeship Level 6 & Level 7 in Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning

• Newly trained engineers: starting at £32,000
• Engineers with experience: up to £63,000*

Salaries depend on location, employer, level of responsibility, overtime, and whether you have completed an industry recognised training route. Salaries have been collected from multiple industry sources.

• Entry level

• Internship

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Construction