TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER

Building and ConstructionIslandwidePermanent

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Job Description

Straight to the point: this job needs a hands-on TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER. You will join an established civil construction firm to lead daily excavation and TBM operations. This role suits a technical expert who enjoys active site work and complex underground engineering. It is a great opportunity to manage large-scale tunneling projects from the front line.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily TBM operations including excavation processes, soil conditioning, and efficient spoil management procedures.
  • Oversee the full ring building process, segment erection, and precise bi-component grouting activities.
  • Monitor critical TBM parameters such as face pressure, torque, and advance rates to ensure stability.
  • Enforce strict compliance with approved method statements, project drawings, and all relevant quality standards.
  • Coordinate cutterhead interventions and hyperbaric maintenance works alongside the mechanical and electrical engineering teams.
  • Maintain accurate daily progress reports and comprehensive as-built documentation for all underground site activities.
  • Promote a culture of safety by proactively intervening in any unsafe site conditions or behaviors.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil or Mechanical engineering.
  • Minimum five years of hands-on experience working on tunneling projects.
  • Proven experience with TBM operations, segment erection, and underground grouting works.
  • Strong understanding of local geological conditions and their impact on tunneling processes.
  • Knowledge of regulatory safety standards and industrial site protocols.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, consultants, and project authorities.

What's on Offer

  • Full time employment contract.
  • Standard site-based working arrangements.
  • Opportunity to lead technical operations in challenging underground environments.
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