Geotechnical/Tunnel Engineer

The NIRAS Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering and environment consultancy, fundamentally committed to sustainable progress and service delivery across a wide range of sectors, and have an expanding international presence with approx. 2500 employees globally in 51 offices in 21 countries. Our UK operations are growing rapidly, with over 140 professional staff providing process engineering, civil engineering, energy, environmental, international development consultancy, and project management services to a variety of clients.

Due to increasing project commissions and appointments, we are seeking to appoint several full-time experienced Geotechnical and Structural Engineers who will be responsible for delivering projects within Tunnelling. During this exciting time of growth, we are interested in speaking with any similarly motivated individuals looking for the next challenge in their career, with development opportunities available to match their ambition.

Our ambition

Our team are dynamic thought leaders and innovative practitioners, committed to delivering best practice within all areas of our work. We care about making a difference. Our mission is big, and we need the right people to help deliver our work, who share our strong commitment to sustainability and exceptional service delivery.

Our organisation is driven by three core values that we apply in all areas of our work:

We listen
We learn
We deliver

We deliver world-class solutions to ensure sustainable development in our society to benefit the next generations. Our leaders and employees focus on excellent project delivery and boosting our digital journey with our customers to sustain our business development.

Why you should join the NIRAS Group

NIRAS acknowledges that our employees are key to our success. We pride ourselves on providing a balanced professional and social working environment, and you will be part of a talented workforce where you can share knowledge and be inspired. You will be part of a culture with plenty of opportunities to develop personally and professionally.

Furthermore, you will be part of a team where commitment, empowerment, and high professionalism characterise your colleagues. We have a great social environment, and the Scandinavian leadership culture is the foundation for what we do. Our values – we listen, we learn, we deliver – are the starting point for how we think and work, and it is crucial for us to deliver high quality support to our business.

At NIRAS, we put human development and, not least, the environment and climate at the forefront. We incorporate UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals in our projects, and strive to provide consultancy and solutions which will also benefit the next generation.

About the job

You will be based in the UK and be part of a global team delivering projects internationally. You will work particularly closely with our Tunnels Team based in Denmark.

Your principal duties and responsibilities include:

Performing structural analysis for tunnels, stations, shafts, portals etc.
Preparation of engineering calculations, drawings, specifications and reports
Technically directing the team or project, mentoring of staff, developing and implementing design best practices, ensuring design conformance with codes and client requirements
Assisting with construction support services
Working within a multi-disciplinary and multicultural engineering practice with co-operation between project members from different NIRAS offices around the globe
Liaise with clients and build strong relationships for longer term business development.

The post-holder will have the opportunity to travel both in the UK and internationally as may be required occasionally for site attendance, training, internal/external design placements, and other occasions/meetings as may arise.

About you

For this exciting position you will need:

Degree in civil engineering or similar field with more than 5 years of experience undertaking structural design
Relevant structural design experience within tunnel and underground structures
Ability to provide technical leadership and to supervise a project team
Experience in 2D/3D numerical modeling of underground structures (LUSAS, Robot, SAP2000 or similar)

Ideally you will have the right to live and work in the UK. Sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route may be possible but cannot be guaranteed.

What we offer you

A starting salary of circa £50,000-£60,000 per annum, depending on experience, with the flexibility to work on a hybrid basis, or based from any of our UK offices depending on your preference. We may consider candidates outside of this range for more Junior or Senior positions respectively.

Our employee benefits include:

25 days paid annual leave plus public holidays
Employee Life Assurance
Employer pension contributions, and optional salary sacrifice arrangements
Company Sick Pay available from day one of your employment
24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced provisions for family-friendly leave/pay
Paid time off for dependents and emergencies
Cycle to Work scheme
Flexibility over your working hours