Tunnelling Engineers
Warrington • permanent • Competitive

Tunnelling Engineers

Warrington On-site permanent 14 Applications
Competitive
Full-time
Posted 16 Sep 2026
Expires 28 Oct 2026

Job description

Civil Engineers/Tunnelling EngineersEngineer to SME Level

Our client is expanding its Ground Engineering capability and is seeking Tunnelling Engineers from Engineer through to Subject Matter Expert level. This is to work on the highly-reputable Nuclear SMR programme.

These positions will support the design and delivery of tunnels, shafts, underground structures, deep excavations and associated geotechnical infrastructure across an SMR programme.

Key Responsibilities
  • Underground structure design and assessment
  • Excavation support and ground-structure interaction analysis
  • Numerical modelling and geotechnical analysis
  • Risk assessment and technical assurance
  • Construction methodology reviews
  • Technical leadership and independent review activities (Senior/SME levels)
Experience Sought
  • Tunnelling
  • Underground structures
  • Mining
  • Major infrastructure
  • Transportation
  • Nuclear
  • Heavy civil engineering

Experience with FLAC, PLAXIS or similar software is highly desirable.

Given the nature of this work, we are strictly only accepting British Citizens / British Passport Holders, as you will need to obtain SC Clearance.

Sponsorships cannot be offered.

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