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Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer (Chartered) 📍 Manchester 💰 Up to £60,000 base + package I’m seeking a Chartered Senior / Principal Geotechnical Engineer ready to take real ownership of complex infrastructure design. This is not just a technical role — you’ll manage the day-to-day delivery of design packages, lead coordination, review and check designs, reporting to the Project Director and Technical Reviewer. You’ll work across carbon capture pipelines, trenchless crossings, geohazard assessments, temporary works, water infrastructure, and major tunnelling schemes. We operate as complete engineers — delivering geotechnical, civil, and structural scopes end-to-end. Expect technically challenging, higher-risk projects, direct contractor engagement and real-time problem solving. You’ll manage risk portfolios and lead from the front on nationally significant schemes. About you: • Chartered (CEng) with a Civil Engineering Masters, • Strong consultancy design background, • Proven experience delivering and reviewing design packages, • Tunnelling experience desirable, • Comfortable with responsibility and thrives under pressure Benefits (include but not limited to): Private healthcare, 6% pension match (improves with service), electric car salary sacrifice scheme. If you’re looking for “proper engineering,” genuine responsibility and the opportunity to grow with complex, front-line infrastructure projects — let’s talk.

Senior Estimator – Manchester – Civils/Water Projects - Up to £100,000 salary My client are a Tier one civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including: • Water, • Transport, • Built environment, • Energy Key Responsibilities Lead Estimates • Undertake estimates in accordance with Company procedures., • Lead team of estimators for larger tenders, mentoring and developing junior estimators, • Identify opportunities and risks during the tender process., • Maintain tender estimate file., • Provide indicative pricing support for business development. Present estimates at adjudication • Prepare an estimating _adjudication pack.”, • Maintain notes of adjudication meetings Handover to site teams at contract award • Prepare estimating handover packs., • Maintain notes of the handover meeting, • Provide ongoing support to site teams relating to the estimate and key assumptions. Key Measures and Targets • Winning work to meet the Company’s objectives., • Developing a coherent and consistent tender submission with the use of key estimating assumptions, • Developing a tender win strategy alongside the business unit teams, • Supporting temporary works for tenders and for the design element of design and construct tenders What you will bring: • Engineering background, • HNC or equivalent in a related Engineering qualification, • Experience in water and civils, • Proven track record working on tenders ranging up to £50m, • Numerate and IT literate, familiar with estimating software and Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel, • Chartered, incorporated status or similar, • Knowledge of wastewater, rail, or the tunnelling sector – Desirable

Are you ready to be part of a team of talented engineers and shape the future of Tunnelling & Underground Structures? The AECOM Tunnelling team is looking for an individual to lead our growing Tunnelling and Underground Structures Team. You will work closely with our London-based team and input into

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking Geotechnical Engineers & Engineering Geologists to contribute to impactful projects.The role offers flexibility with options for full-time or part-time arrangements and emphasizes work-life balance, inclusivity, and professional development.Candidates

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AECOM provides a full range of tunnelling and underground structure design and management services serving clients in both the public and private sectors. We offer one‑stop access to services ranging across project and construction management, feasibility studies, concept, basic and detailed desig

HB Tunnelling Design & Engineering Team is expanding due to increasing workloads in the civil engineering sector. We are specialist in tunnelling, trenchless and underground engineering works and work closely with our clients in Early Contractor Involvement to undertake feasibility studies, options

Senior Planner (Heavy Civils – Rail) Location: Manchester Type: Full Time Red Sky Personnel is representing a leading infrastructure contractor delivering major rail and heavy civils projects across West London and the surrounding Home Counties. Due to continued project growth, our client is seeking an experienced Senior Planner with a strong background in heavy civil engineering and rail infrastructure to join their Manchester-based delivery team. This is a hands-on planning role working closely with site teams on complex structural and civils works within a live rail environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in developing and managing detailed programmes to ensure large-scale engineering works are delivered safely, efficiently, and within strict possession windows. The Senior Planner will be responsible for coordinating large-scale construction activities including major plant movements, structural installations, and ground engineering works while ensuring alignment between subcontractors, site teams, and commercial reporting. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage detailed Primavera P6 programmes that account for complex construction sequences, long-lead plant requirements, and temporary works Coordinate heavy civils activities including structural installations, piling, and major concrete works within restricted rail possession periods Work alongside the access and delivery teams to maximise productivity during limited track-access windows Utilise BIM and 4D planning tools to visualise construction sequencing and identify potential spatial or logistical conflicts Monitor programme performance using Earned Value Management (EVM) techniques to provide accurate forecasting and cost-to-complete data Integrate and manage programmes from specialist civils subcontractors within the master project schedule Support project teams by clearly communicating construction sequencing and programme impacts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Technical Skills & Competencies Expert knowledge of Primavera P6 programme management Experience delivering planning services on heavy civils projects such as bridges, tunnelling, embankments, or station works Strong understanding of UK rail project environments including access constraints and staging works Experience working within Network Rail frameworks and rail infrastructure delivery environments Familiarity with linear planning tools such as TILOS is highly desirable Experience utilising BIM and 4D modelling for programme development and construction sequencing Strong understanding of Earned Value Management and programme performance reporting Behavioural Competencies Strong communicator capable of translating complex construction sequencing into clear information for site teams and stakeholders Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple programme interfaces and constraints Collaborative approach, working closely with engineering, commercial, and delivery teams Ability to work effectively in high-pressure environments where programme precision is critical Qualifications, Certifications & Experience Extensive experience working as a Planner or Senior Planner on heavy civil engineering projects Experience working within the UK rail sector and understanding of the PACE/GRIP project lifecycle Civil Engineering or Construction related background, ideally with previous site or engineering experience Proven ability to manage complex construction programmes within large infrastructure projects If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please get in touch