TUNNELLING SITE ENGINEERS

TUNNELLING SITE ENGINEERS - SHAFT SINKING & WATER INFRASTRUCTURE
Location: North West & North of the UK
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive Package + Benefits

We are seeking experienced Tunnelling Site Engineers to join our growing team delivering major underground infrastructure projects across the North West and North of the UK. These projects will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the water industry's AMP8 investment programme, providing critical infrastructure improvements across the region.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex tunnelling, shaft sinking, and water sector schemes within a dynamic, collaborative, and safety-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities
* Manage and oversee daily site engineering activities on tunnelling and shaft sinking projects.
* Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications.
* Set out works and maintain accurate survey control.
* Prepare and review method statements, risk assessments, and inspection test plans.
* Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams.
* Monitor construction progress and ensure quality standards are achieved.
* Maintain site records, as-built documentation, and engineering reports.
* Liaise with clients, designers, and project management teams.
* Support project planning, programme delivery, and cost control initiatives.

Essential Requirements
* Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
* Proven experience as a Site Engineer within the tunnelling sector.
* Demonstrable experience in shaft sinking operations.
* Strong background in water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
* Competent in setting out and surveying techniques.
* Good understanding of temporary works, health and safety regulations, and quality assurance procedures.
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel and work across multiple project locations.

Desirable Qualifications
* Experience working on projects delivered under UK water industry frameworks.
* Experience with TBM, SCL, microtunnelling, or other underground construction techniques.
* CSCS Card.
* SMSTS or SSSTS certification.
* Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor training.
* First Aid qualification.

What We Offer
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
* Long-term involvement in AMP8 and other major UK infrastructure programmes.
* A collaborative and supportive working environment.
* The opportunity to work on some of the UK's most challenging and technically demanding water and tunnelling projects.

If you have a strong tunnelling background, including shaft sinking and water infrastructure experience, and are looking to contribute to the successful delivery of AMP8 projects across the North of England, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply with your most up to date CV or call Andy at search on (phone number removed)

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed