Tunnel Shift Engineer - HS2 Main Works

London, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-time2+ yrs experiencePosted Yesterday

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General information

City/town:

London

Job field:

Construction

External closing date:

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Type of contract:

Permanent

ID:

6822

Description and requirements

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in the HS2 Main Works, the SCS Joint Venture with Costain and Strabag, our HS2 Main Works South team is delivering one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects – 26 miles of tunnels from London Euston to West Ruislip, along with viaducts, bridges and embankments that will connect communities for generations.

We are currently looking for a Tunnel Shift Engineer who will:

As the Tunnel Shift Engineer, you will:

Support the Sub Agent and Shift Manager in setting up and undertaking the NT related works
Ensure the works are conducted in accordance with the project requirements including health and safety, where this is not observed reporting the non-conformance to the section engineer or supervisor
Ensure all setting-out and quality control procedures are performed in a timely and efficient manner, so as not to impede the construction programme
Be conversant with all drawings, specifications and related information for the works, asking for advice when unsure
Develop and maintain a good working relationship with the Client and within the team promote an aim to exceed Client expectations
Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project

We are looking for:

Engineering Degree/Higher National Certificate (HNC) or similar in a construction discipline
2+ years’ experience within the Civil Construction Industry
Relevant CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card
Survey / Setting Out experience
Engineering Degree/Higher National Certificate (HNC) or similar in Tunnelling, Mining, Geotechnical Engineering
2+ years’ experience with SCL or tunnel construction techniques
IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) or SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme)
Tunnel Safety Training Scheme (TSTS)

What we offer:

24/7 digital GP service for you and your family

Financial wellbeing and employee assistance

Professional development

Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)

Inclusion and Diversity

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Flexible working

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

Reasonable adjustments

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at [email protected] or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.

Closing date 

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.

If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.

If you are an internal candidate currently working on the SCS project, please apply through the SCS JV Careers Portal to avoid duplicate applications.

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