Principal/Senior Design Engineer - Tunnelling/ MicroTunnelling
Confidential Opportunity - Tunnelling / Microtunnelling Design Engineer | Leeds
Location: Leeds (City Centre - Georgian-style office)
Hours: Full-time | Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Benefits: Discretionary bonus, 4x Life Assurance, Generous Pension, 31 Days Leave (incl. bank holidays), Perkbox, Employee Assistance Programme & more
My client is a specialist civil engineering consultancy delivering cutting-edge tunnelling and microtunnelling solutions across the UK and internationally. They are seeking a driven Tunnelling / Microtunnelling Design Engineer to join their talented Leeds-based team.
You'll work on a variety of underground construction projects - including microtunnelling, HDD, pipe jacking, timber headings, and shaft design - with a focus on geotechnical-structural design and third-party approvals.
This is a unique opportunity for an engineer with 3-8 years' experience to join a dynamic, high-calibre team, contribute to technically challenging projects, and grow toward chartership with full support.
Ideal candidate profile:
Background in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering (BSc/MSc)
Strong understanding of geotechnical design and tunnel-ground interaction
Experience with tunnelling methods: Microtunnelling, HDD, Pipe Ramming, etc.
Excellent report writing and communication skills
Enthusiastic, hardworking, and collaborative
My client offers:
Fast-tracked professional development
Involvement in high-profile UK and international tunnelling projects
A tight-knit team in a relaxed but technically driven environment
Long-term career growth with meaningful project exposure
This is a confidential role - message now for more information or to express interest.
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