Our client is a large Civil Engineering Tier 2 contractor who specialise within RC Frames, Underground Structures, Geotechnical Engineering and Tunnelling with a £134 Million turnover. They are looking for a passionate and driven engineer looking to make a real impact in tunnelling and underground construction projects and the right candidate will be reward with a Salary of up to £60,000 maybe more depending on experience This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team, working on cutting-edge tunnel and shaft designs across the UK and internationally. This role offers a unique blend of geotechnical expertise, structural design, and innovative construction techniques. Senior Design Engineer Job Overview Tunnel & Shaft Design - Develop structurally sound and geotechnically optimized designs for various underground projects. Excavation & Ground Stability - Assess and ensure safe excavation techniques, slope stability, and shoring solutions using industry-standard geotechnical principles. Impact Assessments - Evaluate tunnelling effects on third-party assets and obtain necessary approvals from National Highways, Network Rail ect Technical Reporting - Prepare high-quality design reports and progress updates for stakeholders and clientsSpecialist Design Work - Contribute to complex designs, including: Shaft buoyant stability, reinforced concrete bases, and cover slabs. Tunnel designs for Microtunnelling, Pipejacking, HDD, Augerbore, and Timber Headings. Earthworks and soil nailing solutions. Crane platforms and temporary works design. Senior Design Engineer Job Requirements Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or Geology 3-8 years' experience in tunnel, shaft, or geotechnical / Structural design Strong understanding of geotechnical principles, excavation methods, and tunnelling impact assessments. Excellent report writing and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Senior Design Engineer Salary & Benefits Salary of up to £60,000 23 day's holiday plus 8 days Bank Holidays Discretional company bonus Car Allowance Life insurance 4 x salary Pension 5 % company 4% employee Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM Ongoing career supportBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for