Tunnel Project Manager / Tunnel Engineer (French-Speaking)

Job summary

Lead tunnel engineering activities through design, planning, and construction for a major metro project, including oversight of tunnels, underground stations, and related structures. Review technical submissions, coordinate with project stakeholders to resolve design challenges, manage schedules and risks, and support construction activities.

Job details

Overview We are seeking an experienced Tunnel Project Manager / Tunnel Engineer to join a major metro infrastructure project. The ideal candidate will be French-speaking, technically strong, and possess proven experience in tunnel design as well as formal professional registration. This role offers the opportunity to work on a complex, high-profile underground transportation system within a multidisciplinary team. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage tunnel engineering activities across design, planning, and construction phases of a major metro project. Oversee design development for tunnels, underground stations, and related structures, ensuring compliance with project specifications and regional standards. Conduct detailed technical reviews, evaluate design submissions, and provide expert engineering guidance. Coordinate with contractors, designers, and client representatives to resolve technical challenges and optimise design solutions. Manage project schedules, risks, and deliverables, ensuring quality and safety objectives are met. Prepare technical reports, review calculations, and participate in design and progress meetings. Provide on-site technical support when required and contribute to construction oversight. Communicate effectively in French with project stakeholders, authorities, and multidisciplinary teams. Requirements Professional registration (e.g., Chartered Engineer or equivalent recognised certification). Proven background in tunnel design within metro, rail, or major underground infrastructure projects. Strong technical knowledge of geotechnics, tunnel excavation methods (e.g., TBM, NATM), ground support systems, and underground construction techniques. Fluent French language skills (written and spoken) essential. Experience working as a Project Manager or Senior Engineer on complex tunnel works. Ability to manage multidisciplinary engineering interfaces and resolve design issues efficiently. Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or a related field; postgraduate qualifications an advantage. Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder-management abilities.

What you’ll do

Lead tunnel engineering activities through design, planning, and construction for a major metro project, including oversight of tunnels, underground stations, and related structures. Review technical submissions, coordinate with project stakeholders to resolve design challenges, manage schedules and risks, and support construction activities.

Requirements

Requires professional registration, a degree in civil, geotechnical, or a related engineering field, and proven experience in tunnel design for metro, rail, or major underground infrastructure projects. Candidates must have strong knowledge of geotechnics and tunnel construction methods, fluent French, and experience managing complex tunnel works and multidisciplinary interfaces.

Listed skills

• Multidisciplinary Coordination · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Tunnel Design
• Project Management
• Metro Infrastructure
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Tunnel Excavation
• Tunnel Boring Machines
• NATM
• Ground Support Systems
• Underground Construction
• Design Review
• Risk Management
• Schedule Management
• Construction Oversight
• Stakeholder Management
• French Communication
• Multidisciplinary Coordination

Job areas

• Engineering
• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Transportation

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