Principal Engineer - Tunnelling & Underground Structures

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Aecom
Trusted global infrastructure consulting firm delivering engineering, design, construction management services.
Lead tunnelling design, manage team, deliver underground structure projects.
1 months ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Manchester, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
51,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction Services
Project Management
Design
Architecture
Consulting
Environmental Services
Program Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery
Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure
High Performance Logistics
Energy
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Role
What you would be doing
design lead
client liaison
junior management
infrastructure design
design input
  • Deliver: Act as a Design Lead for elements of a project, liaising directly with clients and the wider design team for the day to day design development but being guided by a Technical Lead / mentor
  • Provide Expertise: Manage more junior engineers in the design of infrastructure elements
  • Deliver: Provide input to the develop
What you bring
civil
structural
geotechnical
msc
eurocodes
reinforced concrete
  • A Civil or Structural Engineer with good familiarity of Geotechnical Engineering principles as they apply to soil-structure interaction
  • You will ideally be educated to degree level in Civil or Civil & Structural Engineering, and/ or have MSc/MEng in Soil Mechanics/ Geotechnical/ Tunnelling Engineering, with/working towards a professional membership.
  • You will have broad experience as a designer in Reinforced Concrete to Eurocodes in relation to underground structures such as secant piles, capping beams, segmental shaft linings, in situ concrete structural elements, D-Walls, shafts and tunnels.
Benefits
  • Pumped Storage schemes for Electrical Power Generation
  • Snowdonia Cable Tunnel
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Born 1990
Year of Formation
The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.
$16B annual revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.
150+ countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.
Megaprojects delivery
Project Scope
The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.
  • Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
  • Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
  • Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.
Culture + Values
  • Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
  • Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
  • Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
  • Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
  • Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.
Environment + Sustainability
2040
Net Zero Carbon Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
50%
Emission Reduction Target
Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
  • Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
  • Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
  • Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.
Inclusion & Diversity
50% gender parity
Gender Parity Target
Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.
35% increase
Women Leadership Growth
Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.
  • Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
  • Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
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