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Location: Birmingham
Recruiter contact: Ainsley Anstess
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering management and development consultancy with over 20000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140 offices.
We work across incredible global industries delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate learn and grow the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community youre surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business we benefit our clients our communities and each other investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered included and valued. Whatever your ambition Mott MacDonald is where people come to bebrilliant.
About the business unit
We help conceive drive and implement transport solutions for cities regions and asset owners/operators around the globe. From preparing the business case and advising on related issues - such as revenue procurement and environmental legislation - to delivering the completed infrastructure and helping maintain it. Our planning engineering environmental and management skills cover the whole project cycle. We play a major role in developing and delivering the Global Transport Sector Strategy.
Job description:
Our Tunnels team is one of the global leaders in tunnel planning design and construction in all conditions from soft ground to hard rock. Having planned and designed numerous road rail metro water and service tunnels across the globe including HS2 Londons Thames Tideway East Tunnel Northern Line Extension and Crossrail we continue to be involved in many of the most challenging civil/structural and tunnel sub-terrain underground works and hydro-electric engineering projects.
Were currently looking to recruit a Principal Tunnel Engineer within the tunnels industry to join our Birmingham office as an important addition to our UK Tunnel Design resource.
You will lead appropriately sized teams in the design of large segmentally lined tunnels micro tunnels rock tunnels and SCL tunnels as well as providing asset owners with tunnels expert advice. A significant proportion of the work is expected to be with design-and-build contractors. The portfolio of projects will include design of both transportation and utility tunnels.
Similar roles can be expected on future projects and leadership opportunities within our broader civil and transportation teams are also available.
As an important addition to the tunnel and civil/structural design team in Birmingham you will have opportunity to work on global major projects. As a key team member with a strong technical background you will be able to lead and secure projects while focused on effective and reliable delivery.
You will provide design and integration with other engineering disciplines including structural geotechnical environmental mechanical and electrical engineers covering a range of project requirements from new build to modification asset maintenance or refurbishment.
Your responsibilities will also include the mentoring and guiding of early career professionals within the team.
Required for the position of Principal Tunnel Engineer:
Prime requirement is significant experience of the design of tunnels and similar underground structures especially for linings constructed behind large diameter TBMs.
Candidate Specification
You should also be able to demonstrate the following:
Degree in Engineering and/or Science
Chartered with a relevant professional institution
Proven track record in leadership of tunnels/ground engineering teams and of construction management and delivery.
Possession of strong problem-solving and inter-personal skills.
Good communication skill across all levels of the business (both written and verbal)
Previous experience of Design-and-Build projects preferred
High level of accountability and independent decision making
Close collaborative working with colleagues client and delivery partners
Knowledge of relevant tunnel specifications and standards
We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client team and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being flexibility and trust.
Equality diversity and inclusion
We put equality diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview please contact us at and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
Health and wellbeing
Financial wellbeing
Lifestyle
Enhanced family and carers leave
Learning and development
Networks communities and social outcomes
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