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Senior Project Engineer Tunnel

Australia, Adelaide · Job Posted December 28, 2025
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Job Description

Lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of tunnelling activities, with a particular focus on TBM operations. The role ensures that tunnelling works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality and environmental standards. By managing subcontractors, collaborating across design and delivery teams, and mentoring junior engineers, the Senior Project Engineer contributes to the successful delivery of the Torrens to Darlington (T2D) project and the long-term legacy of this major infrastructure investment.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead and coordinate TBM tunnelling works to achieve safety, quality, program, and cost objectives
  • Manage subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with specifications, standards, and project requirements
  • collaborate with design, construction, logistics, and systems teams to deliver efficient and effective TBM operations
  • Monitor tunnelling progress, cost, risks, and report to senior leadership with recommendations for mitigation
  • Oversee geotechnical, segmental lining, and tunnelling logistics activities to ensure safe and efficient execution
  • Ensure strict compliance with WHS, environmental, and regulatory requirements
  • Prepare and review project documentation including risk assessments, construction methodologies, and progress reports
  • Provide technical leadership in the resolution of tunnelling design and construction challenges
  • Mentor, guide, and support junior and site engineers to build technical capability and project delivery skills
  • Foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders including clients, regulators, and community representatives
  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation in tunnelling construction practices
  • Perform all duties in accordance with John Holland, T2D Alliance, and client policies and procedures

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil, Mining, Geotechnical, or related Engineering discipline
  • General Construction Induction (White Card)
  • Postgraduate qualifications in tunnelling, geotechnical engineering, or project management
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience in major tunnelling or infrastructure projects
  • Strong technical background in TBM operations, ideally with EPB TBM exposure
  • Experience in large-diameter TBM tunnelling projects

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