Overview
Principal / Associate Tunnelling Engineer role at WSP.
We are looking for a Principal or Associate Tunnelling Engineer to join our Geotechnical and Tunnelling business to contribute to the growth of the team and diversification into new markets and sectors.
Responsibilities
* Producing, checking and approving engineering deliverables including reports, presentations, design calculations and drawings associated with the design of tunnels and shafts.
* Work as part of a dynamic team of tunnelling and geotechnical engineers on diverse projects ranging from micro-tunnels and trenchless solutions to major road and rail schemes at all stages of delivery from feasibility through to construction.
* Effectively managing and delivering project work with robust project financial management.
* Assisting in the management of team resources and allocation of appropriate project resources.
* Managing, motivating, mentoring and developing professional staff.
* Providing support in all aspects of project delivery including client liaison, contractors and sub consultants, public and statutory body consultation, quality control and management of specialists.
* Carry out business development activities including preparation of technical proposals.
What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate
* Experience in the management and delivery of tunnelling projects, ideally including multi-disciplinary design coordination, project management, engineering management, programming and preparing deliverables to a high technical level.
* Technical expertise in civil/structural and geotechnical engineering with a demonstrable understanding of the underlying principles as applied to tunnelling schemes.
* Consultancy experience with demonstrably good commercial awareness and relationships with clients & contractors.
* Degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Geology or Structural Engineering
* Chartered Engineer or equivalent registration with a relevant professional institution.
* Experience working with Eurocodes and other design standards
* Experience of being part of or leading delivery teams that are effective in delivering short to medium term projects from inception to construction.
* Excellent report-writing and client liaison skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages and familiarity with other software packages relevant to tunnelling and geotechnical engineering, such as CAD, Ground Movement Analysis and design packages.
* The skills to check and critically evaluate the work done by others, be it drawings, calculations or reports, and have a proven track record of doing so.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
About Us & Benefits
We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
Work-life balance
Our hybrid working policy offers flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
Inclusivity & Belonging
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups to promote our culture of inclusivity.
Health & Wellbeing
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you tools to improve health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP, plus reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex discounts, and menopause support.
Flex your time
WSP offers the “WSP My Hour” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with flexibility to make up the time earlier or later. Part-time and flexible working arrangements, ability to purchase additional leave, and use of bank holidays to suit you are also available.
Your development
We invest in your growth through training, mentoring, and Chartership opportunities.
#WeAreWSP
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require workplace adjustments in support of your application.
EEO statement retained as part of policy: Disability Confident employer supports inclusive recruitment.
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