Tunnelling And Underground Construction Engineer

• Relocation Authorized:
  National - Single
• Telework Type:
  Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location:
  London

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The Tunnelling/Underground Construction Engineer is responsible for supporting the planning, development, and execution of tunnel and underground construction works across the Heavy Civil infrastructure projects. The role provides technical and construction leadership to project teams throughout the project lifecycle, from proposal development and project planning through construction execution and closeout.

Working as part of multi-disciplinary teams, the Tunnelling / Underground Construction Engineer supports the development of construction strategies, execution plans, risk assessments, and delivery solutions for tunnel and underground works. The role works closely with engineering, procurement, project controls, quality, environmental, and construction teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Based in London, the position will support projects and business development activities across Bechtel’s global Heavy Civil portfolio. The role requires periodic international travel and temporary assignments at project sites to support project execution, construction readiness activities, technical reviews, troubleshooting, and key project milestones.

The role reports to the Senior Tunnelling SME, the Project Development Manager or Project Manager, depending on assignment, and works collaboratively with project and functional leadership teams.

• Support the development of construction execution strategies and plans for tunnel and underground works during both proposal and project phases.
• Provide technical input to project estimates, schedules, construction methodologies, and risk assessments.
• Support safe execution of tunnel and underground construction activities in accordance with requirements, contractual obligations, and Bechtel standards.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure designs support safe, efficient, and practical construction methodologies.
• Review contractor execution plans, method statements, schedules, and work packages related to underground works.
• Monitor construction progress and performance against safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
• Identify construction risks, constraints, and opportunities and recommend mitigation measures.
• Support resolution of technical and operational issues affecting tunnel and underground construction activities.
• Participate in constructability reviews, construction readiness assessments, and planning workshops.
• Coordinate interfaces between underground works and other disciplines.
• Support project reporting through assessment of progress, risks, forecast activities, and key performance indicators.
• Promote Bechtel's…