Senior Tunnelling Engineer

The Opportunity

Be part of our future.

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 expanding our team to meet growing demands from our extensive Client base, particularly in the infrastructure and energy sectors. Current areas of demand include railways, highways, water, waste storage, mining, carbon capture, renewable energy (hydropower), trenchless tunnelling and other tunnel engineering. 

Is This role for you?

·       Develop and expand Arup's tunnelling capability by leveraging technical design skills, innovative techniques, and industry best practices. 

·       Manage bidding and project management activities, ensuring effective communication with clients and teams. 

·       Developing your own network of business contacts to contribute to the growth of the tlling team. 

·       Mentoring of early career team members and provide guidance, motivational and directional feedback to team members 

·       Represent Arup at internal and external meetings, providing technical expertise and guidance.

Requirements

A person who is a good fit for the role will have: 

·       A good academic background (ideally MSc or equivalent) with Chartered status in civil or geotechnical/structural engineering. 

·       Excellent technical skills and the ability to develop and lead tunnelling design teams for projects. 

·       Project management – Managing projects, understanding client needs, and effective communication for work planning and commercial management. 

·       Proven tunnelling design experience for various types of tunnelling methodologies such as TBM, SCL, NATM, D&B and micro tunnelling using international design code (Eurocode, ACI). Proven tunnelling design experience with industry standard numerical modelling software that could consider soil-structure interaction (e.g. FLAC or PLAXIS or Midas or similar).   

·       Proven design experience using automation is a benefit (such as python) in application of CDM Regulations to the design. 

·       Excellent communication skills and confidence to liaise with clients.  Excellent report writing skills with the ability to self-check and produce accurate work. 

·       A willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Drina.zupanovicgerard@arup.com - Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant, do not send your CV to this email directly. 

What We Offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. 

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.  

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. 

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.  

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Drina.zupanovicgerard@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

Our Application Process

To understand what to expect next, please visit https://www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/

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