Senior Tunnel Risk Engineer - Underground Construction & Infrastructure Projects

Responsibilities

• Perform technical risk assessments and desktop reviews of international tunnel, underground construction and infrastructure projects.
• Conduct risk engineering surveys and site assessments on major construction projects worldwide.
• Evaluate construction methodologies, geotechnical conditions, project execution strategies and risk mitigation measures.
• Advise clients and project stakeholders on industry best practices and risk improvement opportunities.
• Prepare high‑quality technical reports and recommendations for underwriters, clients, brokers and co‑insurers.
• Develop Probable Maximum Loss (PML) scenarios and other engineering‑based risk analyses.
• Support underwriting decisions through technical expertise and project‑specific risk evaluations.
• Deliver technical training and knowledge‑sharing sessions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous development of risk engineering methodologies, tools and technical standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience on large‑scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong expertise in tunnel construction, underground works, TBM operations and/or complex geotechnical projects.
• Solid understanding of construction risk management and project execution.
• Experience working in international and multidisciplinary project environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Customer‑focused mindset and ability to engage with senior project stakeholders.
• Fluent English (written and spoken); additional languages such as German, Italian or Spanish are advantageous.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Flexible Working Hours

Flexitime arrangements and flexible working time models allow for a perfect work‑life balance – however it suits you.

Health Management

Stay healthy with us: thanks to preventive measures, a wide variety of sports and various partnerships.

Mobile Working

Whether from home or on the road – our remote working model (up to 60 % mobile) offers you more freedom and independence.

Further Training

We satisfy your thirst for knowledge – for example with further training, subject‑specific seminars or work and study programmes.