Associate – Underground Structures (Mining & Civil)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Associate to lead underground structures, tunnelling and mining infrastructure projects. The role combines strategic leadership, technical excellence and client relationship management across complex multidisciplinary programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for underground structures and tunnelling services in mining and civil projects.
• Act as Project/Design/Technical Director or Discipline Lead on major programmes.
• Lead projects from feasibility through detailed design to construction support.
• Establish technical standards, design governance and quality‑assurance processes.
• Oversee structural analysis, ground‑structure interaction, hydrostatic pressures and construction methodologies.
• Drive client engagement, business development and bid strategy.
• Manage project, commercial, contract and risk aspects.
• Promote innovation, digital engineering and automation.
• Develop capability growth plans, succession strategies and technical excellence programmes.
• Represent the firm at industry forums and ensure compliance with health, safety, 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.
• Member of a recognised engineering institution.
• 18 – 25+ years of experience in tunnelling, underground structures or mining infrastructure.
• Proven track record leading major multidisciplinary projects and teams.
• Demonstrated business‑development and client‑relationship experience.

Required skills

• Structural analysis and underground design.
• Tunnelling and mining infrastructure engineering.
• Project and programme management.
• Risk and constructability assessment.
• Digital engineering and automation tools.
• Quality assurance and design governance.