Job Vacancy: Tunnel Engineer

Tunnel Engineer - Warringotn - PermanentThe 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 the in the range of 0.75m to 4.0m in diameter.

Tunnel Engineer - Warringotn - Permanent

We currently have a vacancy for a Tunnel Engineer to join a 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 the 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.


To be successful in this role you must have the experience highlighted above.

If you feel that you are the right person for this role then please forward your CV to lynn.whitehead@dats.co.uk

Applications can only be considered from candidates that can provide documentary evidence proving their eligibility to work in the UK on a permanent basis

Position Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary / Benefits: per annum negotiable doe
Location: Cheshire
Industry: Utilities
Start Date: ASAP
Reference: LW9730
Date posted: 01/05/2008