SME Bridges and Tunnels Expert

Provide specialized technical expertise in the planning, design, and delivery of bridge and tunnel infrastructure. Ensure all structural solutions are technically sound, cost-efficient, safe, and compliant with applicable standards and authority requirements, supporting the development of world-class transportation networks.

What You ll Be Doing

Technical Leadership Bridges & Tunnels

• Provide technical leadership for the design, engineering, and assessment of bridges, tunnels, underpasses, and associated structures.

• Review, validate, and enhance structural solutions, including:

• Superstructure and substructure elements

• Foundations and ground structure interaction

• Seismic design and load ratings

• Constructability and construction staging

• Oversee and guide consultants and contractors in:

• Structural design methodologies

• Tunnel alignment planning

• Underground construction techniques

Codes, Standards, & Geotechnical Integration

• Ensure designs adhere to international and national standards such as AASHTO, Eurocodes, BS, MOT, MoMRA, and other relevant codes.

• Evaluate geotechnical reports and subsurface conditions to determine optimal:

• Structural solutions for bridges and underground structures

• Tunnel construction methods (e.g. TBM, cut-and-cover, NATM)

Tunneling Machines & Construction Methodologies

• Lead and review all design activities related to tunneling machines.

• Specify appropriate machine types based on geotechnical and alignment conditions, including EPB TBMs, slurry TBMs, Mixshield, Double Shield, and Gripper TBMs.

• Define tunneling machine thrust and torque requirements and key performance criteria.

• Assess and benchmark various tunneling construction solutions based on:

• Project context and geology

• Urban constraints and environmental factors

• Cost-efficiency and constructability

• Global tunneling case studies and innovations

• Provide strategic input on the selection of tunneling construction methodologies aligned with:

• Project goals and schedule

• Local authority requirements

• Risk mitigation strategies

Industry Engagement & Innovation

• Engage with global tunneling solution providers, machine manufacturers, and specialist contractors to stay updated on:

• Latest equipment and automation technologies

• Digital monitoring, instrumentation, and data-driven construction methods

• Keep abreast of innovations in structural engineering and tunneling technologies to inform project solutions and value engineering

Risk, Approvals & Documentation

• Support risk assessments and mitigation plans for:

• Deep excavations

• Tunneling works

• Bridge construction and complex structural interventions

• Lead the preparation and review of:

• Technical specifications

• Tender documents

• Cost estimates

• Material selection and performance criteria

• Review structural analysis models and drawings prepared by consultants, ensuring:

• Technical accuracy

• Compliance with codes and authority requirements

• Consistency between design intent and construction documents

• Support authority approval processes and participate in:

• Technical presentations

• Formal submissions and clarifications

Integration, Value Engineering & Construction Support

• Collaborate with design, geotechnical, traffic, and utility teams to:

• Resolve interface challenges

• Optimize structural integration in complex corridors and urban environments

• Contribute to value engineering exercises for bridge and tunnel designs to:

• Improve efficiency

• Reduce cost

• Enhance maintainability and lifecycle performance

• Monitor construction activities related to bridges and tunnels to ensure:

• Adherence to design and specifications

• Appropriate quality control and safety standards

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

• Master's degree or specialized certification in bridge or tunnel engineering preferred

• Chartered Engineer status (e.g. PE, CEng, or equivalent) is an advantage

• 15+ years of experience in the design and delivery of major bridge and tunnel infrastructure

• Demonstrated involvement in international or large-scale urban projects with complex technical and stakeholder environments

Experienced in high-profile infrastructure environments with complex technical, regulatory, and stakeholder requirements

Acts as the key decision-maker on structural design aspects related to bridges and tunnels

Empowered to:

• Approve technical approaches
• Challenge consultant proposals
• Recommend strategic alternatives and optimizations