Tunnelling Engineers
Matchtech · Warrington, England
Tunnelling Engineers at Matchtech, based in Warrington, England, paying £80,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £80,000 per annum
- Location
- Warrington, England
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Closes
- 15 Dec 2026
Reference 610356
About the role
Engineer to SME Level
Our client is expanding its Ground Engineering capability and is seeking Tunnelling Engineers from Engineer through to Subject Matter Expert level. This is to work on the highly-reputable Nuclear SMR programme.
These positions will support the design and delivery of tunnels, shafts, underground structures, deep excavations and associated geotechnical infrastructure across an SMR programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Underground structure design and assessment
- Excavation support and ground-structure interaction analysis
- Numerical modelling and geotechnical analysis
- Risk assessment and technical assurance
- Construction methodology reviews
- Technical leadership and independent review activities (Senior/SME levels)
Experience Sought
- Tunnelling
- Underground structures
- Mining
- Major infrastructure
- Transportation
- Nuclear
- Heavy civil engineering
Experience with FLAC, PLAXIS or similar software is highly desirable.
Given the nature of this work, we are strictly only accepting British Citizens / British Passport Holders, as you will need to obtain SC Clearance.
Sponsorships cannot be offered.
Reference: 610356 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 15 Dec 2026 · Listed via Matchtech
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