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Tunnelling Engineer
Tunnel Engineer – UK Tunnelling Team
About Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
You will be joining Arup’s UK Tunnelling team, working across infrastructure, energy, and underground engineering projects. Our team applies advanced analysis techniques alongside practical design, construction, and operational experience to support clients through each stage of the project lifecycle—from planning and feasibility to delivery, operation, refurbishment, and upgrades of tunnel infrastructure.
The UK tunnelling team operates as one integrated team with hubs in Birmingham, London, and Manchester/Leeds, collaborating closely with geotechnical and structural engineering colleagues. You will be based in our modern, collaborative Birmingham office.
The Opportunity
We are expanding our tunnelling capability to meet growing demand across the infrastructure and energy sectors, including:
- Rail and highway tunnels
- Water and waste infrastructure
- Mining
- Carbon capture and storage
- Renewable energy (including hydropower and micro-tunnelling)
- Trenchless technologies
We are seeking a Tunnel Engineer to contribute to the design and delivery of tunnel and underground projects across the UK and internationally. In this role, you will:
- Support the development of technically robust and sustainable tunnelling solutions, working with methodologies such as:
- TBM (Tunnel Boring Machines)
- Sprayed Concrete Lining (SCL)
- Micro-tunnelling
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and apply relevant design standards, codes (e.g., Eurocodes, BTS, ACI), and analytical tools.
- Produce high-quality technical outputs, including reports and design documentation.
- Assess projects at different lifecycle stages and deliver short-term project assignments both domestically and overseas.
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At Arup, diversity and individuality drive our collective success. You’ll join a team where purposeful work aligns with meaningful and collaborative impact—beneficial for your career, the organisation, and the communities we serve.
Is This Role Right for You?
We are looking for engineers who thrive on:
- Technical challenges
- Collaboration
- Continuous learning
Key requirements/preference:
- A Master’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline
- Hands-on experience contributing to tunnel design or construction, including exposure to tunnelling methodologies (TBM, SCL, micro-tunnelling)
- Familiarity with relevant design standards and codes (e.g., Eurocodes, British Tunnelling Society BTS, or ACI)
- Proficiency with analytical software (e.g., PLAXIS, FLAC)
- Exemplary report-writing skills—ability to produce clear, structured, and accurate technical outputs
- A collaborative mindset, strong communication, and ability to adapt knowledge in evolving contexts
Preferred (not mandatory):
- Experience with design automation or coding (e.g., Python)
- Knowledge of CDM Regulations
- Willingness to travel for short-term assignments (both in the UK and overseas)
📝 Important Note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be able to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer is subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.
What We Offer
At Arup, we strive for the success and well-being of every member.
Guided by our values, we provide:
- Competitive, fair, and equitable pay
- A growth-first culture with:
- Learning opportunities for professional development
- Health and wellbeing benefits (private medical insurance, life assurance, accident cover, income protection)
- Flexible work perks tailored to individual needs and family circumstances
- Collective success through profit-sharing
- Work that aligns with Arup’s legacy and purpose
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We are owned by our members on trust, allowing us to set our own directions and collaborate for significant societal impact. By choosing this role, you secure:
- a supportive community and meaningful purpose in global projects
- access to remarkable project outcomes in industry and beyond
A Diverse and Inclusive Environment
Arup is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including:
- Individuals of varying ages (within legal limits)
- Any gender identity or expression
- Those regardless of marital status, disability, neurotype, mental health, race, ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or family status (including pregnancy or parental leave)
We proudly embrace diverse experiences and perspectives—this is what fuels our excellence. Our global employee networks support inclusion for:
- Race, ethnicity, and cross-cultural collaboration
- Gender equity
- LGBTQ+ and disability advocacy
Learn more about life at Arup: www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup
Accessibility & Questions
We ensure our recruitment process and workplace are accessible to all candidates. To request assistance or reasonable adjustments for your application and interview (or to fully perform the role), please contact: Drina Zupanovic at Drina.Zupanovicgerard@arup.com.
Our Application Process
Discover the next steps at: www.arup.com/careers/recruitment-process/
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