Tunnel Engineer

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of advisors and experts working across 140 countries. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

We are looking for an experienced Tunnel Engineer to join our fast-growing Tunnelling team, within Arup’s Milan Office, who will deliver local and global projects. On going projects include the HS2 project in UK, Metro Projects in California and Denmark, mining projects for energy projects in UK, advisory and technical support to Italian Concessionaires for infrastructures projects.

Your role:

Take ownership of design packages.Working directly with clients and other professionals with minimal supervision.Coordinating work with engineers of other disciplines.Producing project related correspondence and reports.Providing design calculations and supporting preparation and review of drawings.Project and team administration duties.

Requirements:

BEng in Civil Engineering or a BSc in Geological Sciences supplemented by an MSc in Engineering Geology/Geotechnical Engineering/Soil Mechanics or Structural Engineering.Working knowledge of industry standard software for tunnelling, geotechnical and structural design.3 to 6 years geotechnical and tunnelling design experience in a consultancy environment.Good experience in numerical analysis.Able to demonstrate strong engineering skills and knowledge.Proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment.Able to work independently with minimum supervision.Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines is essential.Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills.Excellent communications skills (both written and verbal).Highly motivated and willing to take on new challenges.Publication in journals and conferences is encouraged.Enthusiasm for international working would be an advantage.Fluent in Italian and English.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary at all levels and one of the best benefits packages in our sector.

Core benefits including flexible working arrangements are made available to support and safeguard your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing.

Shape your time with us

Our goal is to shape a better world. And to do that, we need to make Arup a phenomenal place to work for everyone. If we want to solve problems for people around the world, we must seek and attract the best people from the widest talent pool and create an environment that supports and includes them. We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their contribution. This includes people with disabilities, so please discuss any adjustments that you may require throughout the selection and assessment process with your recruitment contact.

At Arup, you'll be an encouraged member of the team with opportunities to participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g., as a STEM ambassador) or by joining one of our staff networks for women, culture, or LGBT+ people. You'll have access to a range of flexible working options – whether you're a parent, a career, a student, or have a busy lifestyle - we recognise it's not always easy to commit to standard working hours so if you're interested in flexible start and finish times, working from home or working part-time, please let us know when you apply, and we'll discuss how this could work in your role.

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