Graduate Engineer - Tunnels

The Opportunity

Our tunnelling team delivers some of the most complex and high-profile underground infrastructure projects in the UK and internationally. We work across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction support, providing expertise in tunnels, shafts, caverns, underground stations, utility infrastructure and major transportation systems.

Our current portfolio includes nationally significant projects such as High Speed 2, The Woodsmith Mine, the Great Grid Partnership, and the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP). These projects provide opportunities to work on a diverse range of engineering challenges, including long-distance tunnels, deep shafts, underground logistics infrastructure, water conveyance tunnels, major utility corridors and landfalls. By being involved in these landmark projects, graduates gain exposure to innovative tunnelling methods, multidisciplinary collaboration and the delivery of critical infrastructure that supports sustainable transport, energy security and water resilience for future generations.

What you'll do:

• Undertake engineering analysis, calculations and numerical modelling, applying geotechnical, structural and civil engineering principles to develop safe, practical and innovative design solutions.
• Support the design and delivery of tunnels, shafts, caverns and other underground structures, working on projects from feasibility studies through to detailed design and construction support.
• Prepare technical reports, design documentation, drawings and presentations, communicating engineering concepts clearly to colleagues and clients
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across geotechnical, structural, rail, water and digital engineering disciplines, contributing to integrated project solutions and client outcomes
• Support major infrastructure projects with opportunities to participate in site visits and construction support activities.

About you:

We are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• A minimum of a Master's degree.
• Technical Skills: Soil mechanics and geotechnics; engineering mathematics and statistics.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An analytical thought process and a drive for technical excellence.
• Enthusiasm for a career in tunnelling, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of our sector and work.
• Demonstrable understanding of general tunnel structural behaviour and an ability to use this understanding to develop practical solutions to meet Client needs.
• Creativity and a desire to think beyond the norm.
• Aptitude to work on your own initiative, be proactive and take responsibility.
• Software: Microsoft; AutoCAD/MicroStation.

Desirable skills include:

• Tunnel design; shaft design; finite element analysis.
• Interest in and application of digital skills, such as computer coding for design automation and problem-solving (e.g. Python).
• Software: Plaxis, Rhino; UDEC.

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

• Full working rights in the country of application.
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes:

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: A growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: Ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

What we offer you:

• Competitive, fair and equitable pay.
• A career in which you can belong, grow and thrive.
• Benefits that support health and wellbeing.
• A wide range of learning opportunities.
• Profit Share.
• Flexible working approach.
• Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover.
• Access to flexible benefits.

Next Steps:

The application process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Applications are reviewed as they're received, so early application is recommended.

Start Date:

1 September 2027