Assistant Tunnel Engineer job in Epsom, Epsom

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Atkins is one of the world’s leading Engineering and Design Consultancies. We have the breath and depth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time critical infrastructure projects

The Ground Engineering business within Water, Ground & Environment have opportunities for dynamic and motivated Assistant Tunnel Engineers for our Epsom or London offices. The candidates should preferably have some experience in the design of tunnels and related infrastructure.

Atkins is the largest engineering consultant in the UK, largest multi-disciplinary firm in Europe and fourth largest design firm in the world, with a turnover of £1.2Bn. The post of Assistant Tunnel Engineer will afford opportunities commensurate with a company of such size.

Atkins has an impressive current portfolio of prestigious tunnelling projects in the UK including Crossrail and Bond Street & Victoria station upgrades and work packages on Thames Tideway.

We are seeking to expand the current team of dedicated technical specialists to deliver these exciting commissions, and to extend our capability in underground technology further within the UK and worldwide.

Requirements

Candidates should have:

A strong academic background with a civil engineering bachelors or masters degree
Chartered status (or ready to become chartered) in civil or structural engineering
Sufficient and appropriate experience within an engineering design company undertaking the design of tunnels or related infrastructure
Proven numeracy skills (chartered mining engineers with a proven aptitude in mathematics will be considered)
Good written and verbal communication skills in English (clear, concise report writing will be expected)
A high motivation to succeed, and to progress and develop their chosen careers
A personality compatible with a high degree of collaborative and team work
A willingness to travel on short assignments both within the UK and overseas

Training

The learning and development experience in our Ground Engineering team is different to that at most other companies. Here we thoroughly recognise the importance of our people and we invest for the long term to provide them with the technical, commercial and managerial expertise they need throughout their career. At Atkins our staff continue to learn and develop irrespective of their position or experience.

Our investment includes our acclaimed technical conferences, regular presentations and discussion groups, field trips, bespoke training courses as well as active on the job mentoring. We also have our Ground Engineering Academy to provide structured support and encouragement to staff in their progression to chartership. Fulfilling learning and development experiences include the opportunity for international assignments in a variety of countries.

Flexible Working

We welcome the opportunity to discuss a flexible working pattern for this vacancy. For roles advertised under the category of flexible working we would encourage you to explore the flexible working options we are able to offer during the interview process.

Atkins has been named as one of the top 50 employers for women for 2013 and 2015. The listing recognises Atkins as an organisation that is committed to making the most of the women in our workforce.

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