Key Takeaways
- Undertake engineering analysis, calculations, and modelling on major underground infrastructure projects.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Structural Engineering.
- Start date: 1 September 2027. Applications close: 12 November 2026.
- No visa sponsorship offered; requires full UK working rights.
- Competitive pay and benefits package, including profit share and private medical insurance.
About the Role
Our Tunnelling and Underground Structures team works on complex and high-profile underground infrastructure projects. We cover the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design to detailed design and construction support, specialising in tunnels, shafts, caverns, underground stations, utility infrastructure, and major transportation systems.
We are involved in significant projects like HS2, The Woodsmith Mine, the Great Grid Partnership, and the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP). These projects offer diverse engineering challenges, including long-distance tunnels, deep shafts, underground logistics infrastructure, water conveyance tunnels, and major utility corridors. Graduates will gain exposure to innovative tunnelling methods, multidisciplinary collaboration, and the delivery of critical infrastructure.
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, from feasibility studies through to construction support.
- Prepare technical reports, design documentation, drawings, and presentations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (geotechnical, structural, rail, water, digital engineering).
- Gain experience on major infrastructure projects, with opportunities for site visits and construction support.
About You
We are looking for candidates with:
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant academic discipline, such as Civil Engineering, Ground / Geotechnical Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
- Interest in Microsoft and AutoCAD.
- Technical skills in soil mechanics and geotechnics, engineering mathematics and statistics.
- Experience with software such as Plaxis, UDEC, and Rhino.
- Technical skills in tunnel design, shaft design, and finite element analysis.
To be considered, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:
- Full working rights in the UK.
- No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
- Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, before employment starts.
We also value:
- Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development.
- Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas.
- Growth seekers: A growth mindset and eagerness to learn.
- Adaptable adventurers: Readiness to take on challenges.
What We Offer
- A career where you can belong, grow, and thrive.
- Competitive, fair, and equitable pay.
- Benefits supporting health and wellbeing.
- A wide range of learning opportunities.
- Profit Share scheme.
- Flexible working approach.
- Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance, and Income protection cover.
- Access to flexible benefits.
Key Dates
- Start Date: 1 September 2027
- Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026
Please note: Applications may close early due to high volume. Early application is recommended.
Eligibility
- You must have full working rights in the UK and be eligible to work permanently without sponsorship.