Design Lead - Tunnelling

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure, and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

Job Description

• Lead the design and delivery of major tunnelling and infrastructure project.

• Be instrumental in shaping innovative engineering solutions.

• Join a growing function across ANZ

The Opportunity

As the Lead Design Engineer - Tunnelling, you will provide technical leadership across the design, analysis and delivery of geotechnical and tunnelling solutions from feasibility and tender phases through to detailed design and construction.

You will play a critical role in managing multidisciplinary interfaces, mentoring engineers, supporting project delivery teams and ensuring technically robust, safe and innovative outcomes.

Key responsibilities;

• Lead the design of tunnelling and underground infrastructure projects.

• Oversee excavation, support and lining system design for TBM and conventionally excavated tunnels.

• Direct complex geotechnical assessments and numerical modelling activities.

• Develop ground improvement, groundwater management and risk mitigation strategies.

• Provide technical leadership during project delivery and construction phases.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and key project stakeholders.

• Contribute to major tenders, methodologies and technical proposals.

• Mentor and develop engineering talent within the business.

• Drive technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Degree qualifications in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline, combined with significant experience in tunnelling and underground works design across both TBM and conventional excavation methods.

• Strong technical expertise in excavation support systems, tunnel linings and underground construction methodologies, supported by advanced geotechnical analysis and numerical modelling experience.

• Proven knowledge of ground improvement techniques, grouting, groundwater management, geotechnical investigations, monitoring systems and construction-phase support.

• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage complex technical interfaces and collaborate effectively with clients, contractors and key stakeholders.

• Track record delivering major transport, water, energy or civil infrastructure projects, with strong technical reporting, stakeholder management, tender preparation and proposal development skills

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

Applicants must be a New Zealand Resident/Citizen or hold appropriate work rights to work in New Zealand.