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Senior Engineer (Tunnels)


Derby or London


Permanent


Office/Home Hybrid Working

Do you want to design a more sustainable future? Can you contribute to our growth? Are you a chartered engineer? Then, shape a sustainable and liveable world with us.

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To further expand our Engineering team in either Derby or London, we are looking for a Senior Engineer to join us. Working on tunnels and underground structure design, you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most prestigious infrastructure projects in the UK.

Your key responsibilities will be:

Conducting feasibility and options reports


Completing designs for a range of civil engineering structures, including below ground structures and foundations 
Preparation of work for CAD Technicians
Site surveys and appraisals of various rail, water and/or utilities infrastructure schemes as appropriate
Checking of drawings and supervision of Graduate Engineers 
Liaising with clients, attending meetings on-site, progress meetings and design review meetings
Project management, including cost/commercial aspects of project
Assisting in the production of pre-qualification documents, tenders and fee proposals as required

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future. 


The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve. 

On top of that, you’ll have:

A master's degree in either Civil or Structural Engineering or similar 


Be Chartered in either the ICE or IStructE or an equivalent institution
Experience of below ground structures and foundation skills from previous project experience would be advantageous
Be a technically skilled engineer, able to demonstrate a deep understanding and enthusiasm for structural engineering and a personal commitment to technical excellence
Knowledge and significant relevant design experience in structures and foundations 
Have some experience of motivating, supervising, and coordinating project teams
Be familiar with UK design standards, Eurocodes and CDM regulations
Have the inter-personal skills and aptitude to work collaboratively in a diverse multi-disciplinary team
Sound understanding of the CDM Regulations and be fully conversant with UK standards 
Good communication skills (oral and written)
Preferably have a full UK driving licence 

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