Tunnelling Engineers

Job description

Location: North East of England Key Responsibilities: Designing, planning, and overseeing the construction of underground tunnels, including managing technical aspects like soil and rock mechanics analysis, structural design, and construction methods to ensure projects are completed safely, within budget, and to required specifications, often working on large-scale transportation or infrastructure projects like highways, railways, and water conveyance systems. Required Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications Construction management: - Overseeing the construction process, including selecting appropriate excavation methods (e.g., TBM, Sequential Excavation Method) - Monitoring construction progress and ensuring compliance with safety regulations - Coordinating with contractors and other engineering disciplines Technical expertise: - Applying knowledge of ground mechanics, structural engineering, and construction techniques specific to tunneling - Assessing potential risks and developing mitigation strategies - Contributing to design reports, technical specifications, and contract documents Project planning and budgeting: - Developing project timelines and cost estimates - Managing...