Principal/Senior Design Engineer - Tunnelling/ MicroTunnelling

Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

£55000 - £85000 per annum + bonus + benefits

Job Sector

Green Technology

Reference Code

BBBH31494_1752578160

🚨 Confidential Opportunity - Tunnelling / Microtunnelling Design Engineer | Leeds 🚨

📍 Location: Leeds (City Centre - Georgian-style office)
🕒 Hours: Full-time | Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
💰 Salary: Competitive (DOE)
🎁 Benefits: Discretionary bonus, 4x Life Assurance, Generous Pension, 31 Days Leave (incl. bank holidays), Perkbox, Employee Assistance Programme & more

My client is a specialist civil engineering consultancy delivering cutting-edge tunnelling and microtunnelling solutions across the UK and internationally. They are seeking a driven Tunnelling / Microtunnelling Design Engineer to join their talented Leeds-based team.

You'll work on a variety of underground construction projects - including microtunnelling, HDD, pipe jacking, timber headings, and shaft design - with a focus on geotechnical-structural design and third-party approvals.

This is a unique opportunity for an engineer with 3-8 years' experience to join a dynamic, high-calibre team, contribute to technically challenging projects, and grow toward chartership with full support.

Ideal candidate profile:

Background in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering (BSc/MSc)
Strong understanding of geotechnical design and tunnel-ground interaction
Experience with tunnelling methods: Microtunnelling, HDD, Pipe Ramming, etc.
Excellent report writing and communication skills
Enthusiastic, hardworking, and collaborative

My client offers:

Fast-tracked professional development
Involvement in high-profile UK and international tunnelling projects
A tight-knit team in a relaxed but technically driven environment
Long-term career growth with meaningful project exposure

📧 This is a confidential role - message now for more information or to express interest.

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

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