Overview
At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
As part of a UK function of approximately 400 geotechnical and tunnelling engineers, you will join one of the industry’s leading and longest-standing geotechnical and tunnelling teams in the country. You will work on projects ranging from small to large scale turnkey deliveries to packages of work, including pipe jacking and complex underground caverns, utilising techniques from empirical methods to 3D FE analysis (both structural and geotechnical). You will collaborate with internal and external clients to deliver subject matter expert solutions.
Responsibilities
* Provide tunnelling leadership and direction in multi-disciplinary project teams
* Ensure the completion of projects and packages of work to agreed budgets and programmes
* Manage task budgets
* Foster and build a collaborative culture with clients, colleagues and outside agencies and build effective working relationships with colleagues, customer stakeholders and outside agencies
* Identify and utilise technological advances to improve quality, results and efficiency
* Expedite schemes from inception to design completion
* Quality control and checking deliverables
* Write and produce technical reports
* Mentor colleagues, aiding both personal and career development
What you’ll need
* Demonstrable expertise in tunnel design
* MICE Chartered Engineer status
* Track record in design for the design and build market
* Experience interfacing directly with clients and building lasting relationships with them
* A sound academic and technical knowledge of civil/tunnel engineering
* Knowledge of relevant European codes and standards
* Proficient in software such as Plaxis, FLAC, MIDAS and/or SAP
* Team player with the ability to work independently and manage small teams as required
* Planning and organisational skills
* Motivation to deliver high quality
* Commitment to professional and personal development
Additional information
Jacobs values safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging, and supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Employee Networks and Find Your Community initiatives. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact Careers Support.
As a disability confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do and strive to create a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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