Graduate Tunnelling Engineer - Croydon (2026 start)

Description

• Work within a wide range of sectors offering a challenging and varied workload, including: Water transfer tunnels; Highway tunnels; rock caverns, Standard & light rail; Mining; Airport infrastructure; Onshore & offshore tunnels; Power tunnels;
• In time you will be required to lead small projects or elements of larger projects and provide support and advice to other members of the team;
• Identifying and resolving complex engineering problems using finite element software backed up by solid empirical methods;
• Feasibility studies & optioneering, through preliminary and detailed design; in particular the importance of understanding how designs can be constructed safely;
• Identifying opportunities to expand the existing business through client managers to build a broad and influential network through effective communication.

Requirements

• Capability to satisfy client and business expectations and be able to consider the wider financial and commercial implications of their actions
• Ability to work independently without losing initiative & focus.
• An MSc/MEng in Civil/Geotechnical/Tunnelling Engineering would be an advantage
• Communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing
• Any existing construction experience achieved through the degree would also prove advantageous
• A degree in Civil or Civil & Structural Engineering with a 2:1 classification or above (or equivalent)
• Structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole
• Application of civil, structural and geotechnical knowledge gained throughout your degree;
• Willing and able to work towards a professional qualification (ICE or IStructE)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance