Tunnel Engineer · On-site

Location:

Region: Ticino
Country: Switzerland

Role:

  • Industry: Civil and structural, Engineering
  • Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Working Arrangement: On-site
Rate: Negotiable

Application Details:

Start Date: ASAP
Expiry Date: 31/08/2026
Job Reference: 2707261

Tunnel Engineer · On-site

Senior Tunnelling Supervisor/Technician - Southern Switzerland - Major Infrastructure Projects - Highly Attractive Salary & Package - Italian & English-speaking

 

We are looking for an experienced engineer to join the office in Southern Switzerland.

The successful candidate will initially join a Technical Office function, supporting the preparation of technical and commercial tenders for underground infrastructure projects, including both new tunnel construction and refurbishment works.

It involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team consisting of engineers, estimators, and technical specialists, contributing to the development of high-quality, competitive bids.

This position sits within a function that is being strengthened with a strong operational focus, ensuring that technical expertise is directly applicable to real-world project delivery.

Following the award of projects, there is the opportunity to transition into the execution phase, with involvement in on-site delivery. Over time, Technical Office professionals are expected to support projects across their full lifecycle, ensuring continuity between tendering and construction.

Key Responsibilities - Technical/Tendering Phase

  • Review and analyse tender documentation (specifications, drawings, quantities, and schedules)
  • Support the development of technical and commercial bid strategies
  • Prepare cost estimates, project timelines, and resource plans
  • Evaluate technical feasibility and identify risks, opportunities, and alternative solutions
  • Contribute to method statements and value engineering proposals
  • Prepare supporting technical documentation and drawings
  • Coordinate with external consultants, suppliers, and subject-matter experts
  • Support the development of project references and supporting material for bids

Execution Phase - Project Delivery:

(Scope depending on experience and seniority)

  • Support planning and coordination of site activities
  • Assist in implementing solutions defined during the tender phase
  • Provide technical support to project and site management teams
  • Monitor technical execution and manage project documentation
  • Act as a technical interface between internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders

Key Requirements:

  • Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
  • Practical, hands-on experience in tunnelling or underground construction projects
  • Exposure to conventional excavation and/or TBM methods
  • Minimum 2–3 years of experience in:
  • Tender preparation and/or
  • Delivery of underground infrastructure projects
  • Strong ability to interpret:
  • Technical specifications
  • Bills of quantities
  • Engineering drawings and plans
  • Costing and technical documentation
  • Proven experience in preparing technical documentation and tender material
  • Operational mindset, with on-site exposure (not purely design-focused)
  • Flexibility to travel depending on project requirements
  • Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work both independently and within a team environment

Languages:

  • Italian: required
  • German: highly desirable
  • French: beneficial

 

g2 Recruitment are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Our Three Pillars of Training

Academy:
Week 1 is a series of remote sessions to learn all things systems, followed by a 1 week academy process which is a mixture of classroom and deskside this will be in one of our UK offices and usually consists of 3-8 other consultants all starting their journey together.

Experienced Modules:
These are a variety of sessions curated by us designed to support consultants as they are progressing through the career ladder, the aim is to ensure consultants at all levels have access to L&D.

Junior Management Programme:
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Jaz joined g2 Recruitment in 2013.

She now leads our Learning and Development programme, transferring the knowledge and wisdom she learnt as a recruiter to the new generation of talent.

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Learning and Development Consultant

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His role involves developing individuals in all areas of the business, varying from inducting and onboarding consultants to working with them 1 to 1 to identify areas of development.  He aids with growth of L&D across the business, watching consultants experience and develop.

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His role involves teaching the consultants that are new to the company the foundations of recruitment and our systems before then helping them to upskill in areas specific to each consultant. Working closely with different consultants and watching them implement the feedback, apply it, and then benefit off the back of it.

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