About this Resident Engineer Tunnel role at SMEC
About SMEC
Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people.
SMEC offers opportunities to contribute to iconic projects alongside experienced colleagues and leadership teams. As an established and growing organization, we empower employees to lead innovation.
Every employee helps shape our business through teamwork, progressive thinking and creativity. We provide opportunities for our people to contribute to the business, deliver client value and grow their careers.
By joining SMEC, you become part of a flexible, growing organization committed to corporate social responsibility, diversity and creating a better world.
The role
We seek an experienced Resident Engineer Tunnel to oversee tunnel construction, compliance, safety, quality and schedules on a major infrastructure project. The role requires close coordination with contractors, supervision teams and stakeholders to deliver the tunnel works successfully.
- Supervise daily tunnel works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and project requirements.
- Monitor performance and progress against approved programmes and schedules.
- Inspect tunnel excavation, support systems, lining, portals and related underground works.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and risk requirements.
- Conduct site inspections to verify compliance with approved designs and engineering standards.
- Review tunnel-related method statements, material submittals, shop drawings and construction procedures.
- Monitor materials, workmanship and testing for compliance with project specifications.
- Identify construction risks, geotechnical issues and potential delays, and recommend corrective action.
- Prepare progress reports, site records, inspection reports and tunnel-work documentation.
- Verify measurements, quantities and completed works for payment certification.
- Support project leadership in meeting milestones and ensuring successful delivery.
You will bring proven experience in a similar consultancy role, along with a strong ability to build trusted relationships, drive positive change and secure new opportunities.
Suitable applicants will have/be:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university. Master's Degree in Engineering Geology, Rock Mechanics, or a related field will be an advantage.
- Minimum 15 years of overall professional experience.
- At least 7 years of relevant experience in tunnel engineering and construction.
- Minimum 5 years of experience as a Resident Engineer or Assistant Resident Engineer on tunnel projects.
- Strong understanding of tunnel construction methods, safety requirements, and quality control procedures.
- Experience on major infrastructure or underground construction projects.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
SMEC is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity as a strength for our people, clients, partners and communities.
How to apply
Please submit your application online. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Taimoor Tariq at [email protected].
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All recruitment is managed by our Recruitment & Talent Team, and agency support is not required for this role. Please do not send resumes directly to SMEC employees.
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