Joseph Gallagher Limited · 1 day ago
Tunnelling Engineer
North East, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expJoseph Gallagher Limited is a family-owned Civil Engineering business that emphasizes client satisfaction and quality. They are seeking a Tunnelling Engineer to design, plan, and oversee the construction of underground tunnels, ensuring projects are completed safely and within budget while managing technical aspects and collaborating with various stakeholders.
Civil EngineeringConstructionInfrastructure
Responsibilities
Designing, planning, and overseeing the construction of underground tunnels, including managing technical aspects like soil and rock mechanics analysis, structural design, and construction methods to ensure projects are completed safely, within budget, and to required specifications, often working on large-scale transportation or infrastructure projects like highways, railways, and water conveyance systems
Overseeing the construction process, including selecting appropriate excavation methods (e.g., TBM, Sequential Excavation Method)
Monitoring construction progress and ensuring compliance with safety regulations
Coordinating with contractors and other engineering disciplines
Applying knowledge of ground mechanics, structural engineering, and construction techniques specific to tunneling
Assessing potential risks and developing mitigation strategies
Contributing to design reports, technical specifications, and contract documents
Developing project timelines and cost estimates
Managing project budgets and ensuring cost-effective construction
Liaising with clients, and other engineering teams
Presenting technical information and project updates to relevant parties
Performing geotechnical investigations to assess soil and rock conditions
Designing tunnel structures, including lining systems, support of excavation (SOE) methods, and ventilation systems
Utilising specialised software for numerical modeling and stress analysis
Qualification
Required
CANDIDATE MUST BE HINKLEY POINT INDUCTED
A Bachelor degree of equivalent in an Engineering discipline (preferably Civil, Structural or Mechanical)
SMSTS trained (Mandatory)
CSCS Card
3+ years working in an underground environment on Earth Pressure Balance Tunnel Boring Machines
Previous experience working as the PIC (Person in Charge)
Overseeing the construction process, including selecting appropriate excavation methods (e.g., TBM, Sequential Excavation Method)
Monitoring construction progress and ensuring compliance with safety regulations
Coordinating with contractors and other engineering disciplines
Applying knowledge of ground mechanics, structural engineering, and construction techniques specific to tunneling
Assessing potential risks and developing mitigation strategies
Contributing to design reports, technical specifications, and contract documents
Developing project timelines and cost estimates
Managing project budgets and ensuring cost-effective construction
Liaising with clients, and other engineering teams
Presenting technical information and project updates to relevant parties
Strong understanding of soil and rock mechanics principles
Proficiency in relevant design software
Experience with tunnel construction methods and project management
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Awareness of safety regulations related to underground construction
Performing geotechnical investigations to assess soil and rock conditions
Designing tunnel structures, including lining systems, support of excavation (SOE) methods, and ventilation systems
Utilising specialised software for numerical modeling and stress analysis
Preferred
IOSH Managing Safely in Construction (Preferable but not mandatory)
Tunnel ventilation engineer: Designing and managing ventilation systems within tunnels
Tunnel lining engineer: Focusing on the design and installation of tunnel lining segments
TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) engineer: Expertise in operating and maintaining Tunnel Boring Machines
Company
Joseph Gallagher Limited
Joseph Gallagher is one of the UK's leading Civil Engineering & Tunnelling sub-contractors that has significantly grown over the past 40 years into an international business.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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