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Senior Tunnel Engineer

Open 64d posting dated 3 weeks ago
This position is no longer accepting applications(closed Aug 21, 2026).

Summary

Oversee tunnel-boring operations, supervise TBM crews, and ensure safety and quality for large-scale underground construction projects.

Responsibilities:

1) Prepare method statements, safe work procedures, risk register, daily/weeklyreports, tunnel progress reports and other tunnel related documentation

2) Provide engineering supervision to bored tunnelling operation, including finalring selection and selection of key.

3) Prepare and carry out presentation of tunnelling works prior to commencement ofworks

4) Conduct daily site inspection and supervision of bored tunnelling works

5) Supervision work on a TBM machine controlling the tunnel labour in excavationand ring build

6) Makepreparations for cutter-head intervention including documents for submissionand site preparations

7) Provide technical guidance for cross passage and pump sump construction

8) Maintain site records of excavated volumes, grouting records and otherconstruction work

9) Maintain and monitor quality control and records

10) Plan and monitor and track site progress, manpower mobilization and equipmentdeployment

11) Ensure job safety analysis and site safety compliance

12) Coordinate various subcontractors to ensure work runs smoothly

13) Ensure safe work procedures and environmental control measures are implementedat the work site

14) Liaise with authorities, consultants and subcontractors

15) Any other adhoc task assigned by direct superior or Project Manager

Requirements:

1) Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

2) Senior Tunnel Engineer must have at least 8 years of tunnelling work experience.

3) Good computer skill to fulfil the job functions (Office365 and Auto-Cad, etc.).

4) Good knowledge of local authority requirements and engineering standards

5) Ablet o do shift work (12 hours)

6) Good team player with the ability to lead & multi-tasking

7) Able to start work within a short notice period will have an added advantage

Salary will commensurate with work experience and qualifications

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