Tunnelling engineering graduates at AECOM will work on a range of projects including:

• Work within a wide range of sectors offering a challenging and varied workload, including: Water transfer tunnels; Highway tunnels; High Speed, Standard & light rail; Mining; Airport infrastructure; Onshore & offshore tunnels; Power tunnels

• Application of civil, structural and geotechnical knowledge gained throughout your degree

• Feasibility studies & optioneering, through preliminary and detailed design; in particular the importance of understanding how designs can be constructed safely

• Tunnel, shaft and cavern designs in hard & soft ground using a variety of construction methods

• Identifying and resolving complex engineering problems using finite element software backed up by solid empirical methods

• In time you will be required to lead small projects or elements of larger projects and provide support and advice to other members of the team

• Identifying opportunities to expand the existing business through client managers to build a broad and influential network through effective communication.

• A degree in Civil or Civil & Structural Engineering with a 2:1 classification or above (or equivalent)

• An MSc/MEng in Soil Mechanics/Geotechnical/Tunnelling Engineering would be an advantage

• Any existing construction experience achieved through the degree would also prove advantageous

• Willing and able to work towards a professional qualification (ICE or IStructE)

• Demonstrable interest in tunnelling projects and promoting the tunnelling activities in the transport and utility sectors

• Capability to satisfy client and business expectations and be able to consider the wider financial and commercial implications of their actions

• Communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing

• Structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole

• Ability to work independently without losing initiative & focus.

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