Civil Engineer- Tunnels (Ref: 41372)

Salary / Rate:: Competitive
Location:: Cheshire
Rate:: Yearly
Job Type:: Permanent
Sector:: Design & Build
Date Posted:: 31/03/2008
Reference:: 41372

Do you want to become part of our worldwide team of over 6000 professionals involved in designing, managing and implementing leading edge programmes and projects in the water, environmental and energy sectors?

Our client currently has a vacancy for a Tunnel Engineer to join their team in Warrington. The Design Engineer will need experience in the design of tunnels and shafts for the water industry. The successful candidate will need previous experience in the structural design of tunnel and shaft linings in soft ground and rock, for tunnels in the range of 0.75m to 4.0m in diameter.

In addition the successful candidate will have experience in Earth Pressure Balance TBM, Slurry TBM and Micro tunnelling technology for the construction of segmental and pipe jacked tunnels. The successful candidate will need experience in the selection of types of lining and construction methods appropriate to ground conditions and selection of appropriate methods of ground water control for tunnel and shaft construction.

The successful candidate must have experience in the production of design solution reports, design risk assessments, specifications and tender scope books. It is essential that the successful candidate has experience in safety and environmental management related to tunnel and shaft design and construction.

The successful candidate must also have client and third party liaison related to tunnelling projects, including British Rail, Highways Agency and British Waterways approval procedures.

In return you will directly share in the responsibilities and rewards of your success as the company is wholly owned and managed by it;s employeess. They offer a competitive remuneration package; private healthcare and contributory pension scheme as well as excellent career development opportunities through training and promotion.