Associate – Rock Mechanics

About the role

We are seeking an Associate to lead underground structures, tunnelling and mining infrastructure projects, providing strategic, technical and operational leadership across the Global Capability Centre.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for underground structures and tunnelling services in mining and civil projects.
• Act as Project Director, Design Director, Technical Director or Discipline Lead on major programmes.
• Lead delivery from feasibility through detailed design and construction support.
• Establish technical standards, design governance frameworks and quality‑assurance processes.
• Oversee structural analysis and design, including ground‑structure interaction, hydrostatic pressures and construction methodologies.
• Engage with clients, develop relationships and pursue new business opportunities.
• Lead bid strategies, fee proposals and technical solutions.
• Drive innovation, digital engineering, automation and continuous improvement.
• Develop capability growth plans, succession strategies and mentor multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, sustainability and information security requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional qualification.
• 18–25+ years of experience in tunnelling, underground structures or mining infrastructure.
• Proven track record leading major multidisciplinary projects and programmes.
• Demonstrated business development and client relationship management experience.

Required skills

• Structural analysis and design
• Ground‑structure interaction assessment
• Hydrostatic and groundwater pressure analysis
• Design governance and quality‑assurance processes
• Digital engineering and automation