Senior Design Engineer
Job Profile
Our client is a large Civil Engineering Tier 2 contractor who specialise within RC Frames, Underground Structures, Geotechnical Engineering and Tunnelling with a £134 Million turnover. They are looking for a passionate and driven engineer looking to make a real impact in tunnelling and underground construction projects and the right candidate will be reward with a Salary of up to £60,000 maybe more depending on experience
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team, working on cutting-edge tunnel and shaft designs across the UK and internationally. This role offers a unique blend of geotechnical expertise, structural design, and innovative construction techniques.
Senior Design Engineer Job Overview- Tunnel & Shaft Design - Develop structurally sound and geotechnically optimized designs for various underground projects.
- Excavation & Ground Stability - Assess and ensure safe excavation techniques, slope stability, and shoring solutions using industry-standard geotechnical principles.
- Impact Assessments - Evaluate tunnelling effects on third-party assets and obtain necessary approvals from National Highways, Network Rail ect
- Technical Reporting - Prepare high-quality design reports and progress updates for stakeholders and clients
Specialist Design Work - Contribute to complex designs, including:
- Shaft buoyant stability, reinforced concrete bases, and cover slabs.
- Tunnel designs for Microtunnelling, Pipejacking, HDD, Augerbore, and Timber Headings.
- Earthworks and soil nailing solutions.
- Crane platforms and temporary works design.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Geology
- 3-8 years' experience in tunnel, shaft, or geotechnical / Structural design
- Strong understanding of geotechnical principles, excavation methods, and tunnelling impact assessments.
- Excellent report writing and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Salary of up to £60,000
- 23 day's holiday plus 8 days Bank Holidays
- Discretional company bonus
- Car Allowance
- Life insurance 4 x salary
- Pension 5 % company 4% employee
- Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM
- Ongoing career support
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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