Senior Engineer

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Engineer to join a major tunnelling / underground infrastructure project. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of a…

Pay rate £375 – £450/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 7 September 2026

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About this contract

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Engineer to join a major tunnelling / underground infrastructure project. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of a high-profile tunnelling scheme, working within a technically challenging construction environment.

The Role

As Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical engineering leadership across the project, ensuring tunnelling and associated civil engineering activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required technical and quality standards. You will work closely with the Project Manager, Site Management, subcontractors and design teams to ensure works are delivered in line with programme, specifications and client requirements.

Senior Engineer Responsibilities

* Leading and overseeing all site engineering activities across tunnelling, shafts, underground structures and associated civil engineering works.

* Managing the day-to-day engineering delivery of the project, ensuring works are completed safely, accurately and to programme.

* Setting out and surveying tunnel structures, shafts, portals, underground structures, concrete works and associated civil engineering works.

* Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical documentation, identifying and resolving engineering issues as they arise.

* Coordinating tunnelling and construction activities with site management, subcontractors and engineering teams to ensure works are delivered in accordance with the design.

* Producing and reviewing QA documentation, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), inspection records and handover documentation.

* Maintaining accurate site records, as-built information, surveys and engineering documentation.

* Monitoring progress against programme, identifying technical risks and implementing appropriate mitigation measures.

* Supporting the delivery of tunnelling activities, including tunnel excavation, lining, secondary concrete works, shafts, portals and associated temporary and permanent works.

* Mentoring and supporting Site Engineers, Graduate Engineers and junior members of the engineering team.

Senior Engineer Requirements

* Proven experience as a Senior Engineer or Site Engineer on major tunnelling, underground infrastructure or civil engineering projects.

* Previous experience delivering tunnelling schemes, shafts, underground structures, rail infrastructure, utilities or major civil engineering schemes is highly desirable.

* Strong technical knowledge of tunnelling construction, underground structures, reinforced concrete, foundations, temporary works and associated civil engineering works.

* Experience with setting out, surveying and managing complex engineering activities on major construction projects.

* Excellent understanding of construction methodology, quality assurance and health & safety requirements.

* Competent using Leica, Trimble or similar surveying equipment.

* Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

* Valid CSCS Card (essential)

* Full UK Driving Licence preferred.

What's on Offer

* £375–£450 per day, depending on experience.

* 12-month contract with the potential for extension.

* Immediate start available.

* Opportunity to work on a major tunnelling / underground infrastructure project.

* Weekly payments.

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