Tunnel Examining Engineer

Tunnel Examining Engineer

Location: Eastern (Cambridgeshire Hertfordshire Bedfordshire Suffolk Norfolk)

Contract Type: Permanent

What youll do:

The Role

As a Tunnel Examining Engineer you will lead the safe compliant and technically robust delivery of tunnel examinations across the Network Rail estate. Your work will focus on tunnel lining condition ground movement water ingress drainage performance and geotechnical hazards. Youll work with autonomy and confidence on site using your judgement to make thoughtful realtime decisions and ensuring examinations are delivered to a consistently high standard.

Youll also create clear evidencebased reports that accurately reflect tunnel condition and behaviour. Where competent youll support STE2 technical reviews and contribute to collaborative improvements in examination methods digital tools and reporting processes.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Safety Leadership

• Foster safe working behaviours in tunnel environments ensuring all safetycritical controls are in place.

• Maintain dynamic risk assessments and pause work where controls are inadequate.

• Apply Ground Control procedures and Network Rail standards including NR/L3/CIV/006.

Examination Delivery

• Lead onsite tunnel examinations coordinating teams and specialist suppliers in a supportive and inclusive way.

• Provide thoughtful technical input during planning including hazards constraints and access considerations.

• Examine linings portals shafts and water management systems.

• Make balanced realtime decisions on approach sequencing and additional observations.

Technical Judgement & Escalation

• Identify and assess defects deformation waterrelated deterioration and geotechnical risks.

• Escalate urgent issues and recommend mitigation monitoring or further investigation with clarity and care.

Reporting & Data Quality

• Produce accurate timely evidencebased reports using MS Word Excel and the Ground Control Reporting System.

• Support STE2 technical reviews where appointed and competent.

Innovation & Improvement

• Contribute to the development and testing of improved examination methods digital workflows and evidencecapture standards.

• Share constructive feedback from site delivery to help refine tools and processes.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Build positive working relationships with Network Rail internal planning and engineering teams and specialist suppliers.

• Communicate progress constraints and emerging risks clearly respectfully and professionally.

General Duties

• Promote a culture of safety quality teamwork and professionalism.

• Work nights weekends and unsociable hours due to rail access constraints.

• Take care of vehicles PPE and inspection tools reporting defects promptly.

What Were Looking For:

Essential

Why join us:

Career Development Focus: Were committed to supporting your professional growth with clear career paths training and tailored development programs including our GC Leadership Academy job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities.

Exciting Growth Opportunities: Be part of a rapidly growing company with a dynamic team and expanding client base.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive engaging and innovative culture where your contributions are valued.

Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package along with flexible working options including:

23 days holiday Increasing with length of service bank holidays

Yearly bonus scheme & Share options

Robust pension scheme

Medigold employee support Free Flu Jabs Online private GP Service

Free or subsidised national gym memberships

Employee Recognition Scheme

2 personal choice volunteering days

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At Ground Control we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate based on sex age disability gender identity marital status pregnancy race religion or belief sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We actively support and promote an inclusive culture ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and beyond.