Principal Tunnels Engineer

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.

We are a team of over 20,000 experts across more than 50 countries across the world.

Our success is powered by our brilliant people, who bring a diverse range of skills, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve extraordinary results. As a proudly employee-owned business, we prioritise fairness, integrity, and the wellbeing of our team.

We offer numerous opportunities for learning, growth, and excellence, ensuring that everyone feels empowered, supported, and valued. Join us and be part of a connected global team where your ambitions are united, and you have the platform to be brilliant.

An exciting opportunity for a talented and skilled tunnel engineer to participate in our varied infrastructure and tunnel projects in Hong Kong. Join our Hong Kong-based tunnel team and take the lead in shaping future through engineering.

• Support the market strategy by assisting senior staff in providing engineering input for safe and efficient project design
• Get hands-on experience across a diverse range of infrastructure and tunnel projects in Hong Kong and beyond
• Join a supportive, collaborative, and professional team that values your voice and expertise.
• As a Principal Tunnels Engineer, you'll help the company meet technical and regulatory standards in tunnel, geotechnical and structural design. Through clear documentation and coordination, the Principal Tunnels engineer contributes to client satisfaction and ongoing business opportunities. Based in Hong Kong, as part of and supporting our Asia unit team, you may also have the opportunity to, in addition to supporting the portfolio of Hong Kong projects, navigate and support some of the regional projects across Asia (e.g. Singapore) based on needs.

You’ll thrive in a collaborative, passionate team that values your insights and empowers your growth. With exposure to a wide spectrum of engineering and regional initiatives, this is your chance to expand your horizons.

Key Role & Responsibilities:

• Provide support to projects as per the specific needs of the project at different stages
• Lead the team in carrying out technical design based on relevant ordinances, code of practices, guidelines and design requirements
• Provide technical input for structural design, analysis and numerical model
• Contribute to business development and client engagementCollaborate with project teams to deliver high-quality, timely, and cost-effective solutions to engineering design

In return, we offer:

Interesting work with an engaged team focused on collective output and impact. An opportunity to learn and grow by working alongside highly passioned specialists, all within a value-driven, wholly independent and employee-owned consultancy.

Employee ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long-term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
• A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more

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We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply!