[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Larsen & Toubro jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/larsen-toubro/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Larsen & Toubro # Sr. Chief Engineering Manager - Civil India>Tamil Nadu>Chennai Head Qrs. Executive Executive & Management Listed on Larsen & Toubro’s official careers site. Posted October 8, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Larsen & Toubro’s careers site →](https://larsentoubrocareers.peoplestrong.com/job/detail/LNT_-CEM-C_1886775) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Larsen & Toubro](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/larsen-toubro/) / Sr. Chief Engineering Manager - Civil ## Job description ### Overview We are seeking an accomplished Sr. Chief Engineering Manager with a minimum of 25 years of professional experience, including at least 15 years in Hydel and/or Metro tunnelling projects. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership and strategic oversight for complex underground infrastructure projects, ensuring safe, economical, and constructible tunnel solutions. This role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, interfacing with clients and authorities, and guiding projects from concept through construction and commissioning.ResponsibilitiesProvide overall technical leadership and management for tunnelling projects, including hydropower tunnels, metro tunnels, shafts, caverns, cross passages, and associated underground structures.Lead and review geotechnical and tunnel design activities, including ground characterization, rock mass classification, support philosophy, lining systems, and construction methodology selection.Oversee and approve design basis reports, calculations, drawings, and technical specifications, ensuring compliance with project requirements, international standards, and best industry practices.Guide the application and interpretation of advanced numerical modelling and analytical studies (FEA / FEM / FDM) for ground–structure interaction, construction staging, and risk-critical scenarios.Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams comprising geotechnical, structural, construction, and BIM engineers to achieve integrated and optimized tunnel designs.Lead geotechnical risk assessments, constructability reviews, and value engineering exercises, and develop mitigation measures for adverse ground conditions and geological uncertainties.Provide strategic input on tunnelling methods (TBM, NATM / SEM, drill and blast, cut-and-cover) and temporary works in consultation with construction teams and contractors.Act as the primary technical interface with clients, independent engineers, regulatory authorities, and stakeholders, supporting approvals, technical negotiations, and statutory clearances.Support construction-phase engineering, including design change management, review of method statements, site observations, and resolution of technical issues arising during execution.Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, contributing to capability building, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of tunnel engineering practices within the organization.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering; Master’s degree in Rock Mechanics, Tunnel Engineering, or Geotechnical Engineering is strongly preferred.Minimum - 25 years of total professional experience, with at least - 15 years of direct experience in Hydel and/or Metro tunnelling projects, preferably in urban and complex geological settings.Strong expertise in rock mechanics, tunnel support design, ground behaviour, and geotechnical risk management, particularly for long tunnels and deep underground works.Sound understanding of structural design principles for tunnel linings, caverns, shafts, portals, and underground stations.Proven experience in guiding and reviewing analyses using PLAXIS, FLAC, MIDAS GTS, RS2/RS3, SAP2000, or similar engineering software.Demonstrated ability to manage large design teams and multiple work fronts, while maintaining technical quality, programme, and budget objectives.Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills, with experience in client interactions, design reviews, and high-level technical presentations. ## Qualifications Bachelor of Technology (BTech) & Master of Technology (MTech) ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 8, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 11 days - Location: India>Tamil Nadu>Chennai Head Qrs.[Apply on Larsen & Toubro’s careers site →](https://larsentoubrocareers.peoplestrong.com/job/detail/LNT_-CEM-C_1886775) ## More jobs at Larsen & Toubro ### [DWET - Manager - Scheduler](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/larsen-toubro/jobs/6de2fe8a713328c79d0b/) India>Tamil Nadu>Chennai Head Qrs. ### [AI Engineer (Agentic / Gen AI)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/larsen-toubro/jobs/701a15ef1391bd5bd977/) India>Tamil Nadu>Chennai Head Qrs. ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Civil Engineer Helensburgh, Scotland Helensburgh, Scotland ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS Contractor (PAYE)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vinci/jobs/4900485a99b80b036b3d/) VINCI · Helensburgh, Scotland ### [Senior Civil Engineer Glasgow, Scotland Glasgow, Scotland ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS ENGINEERING / DESIGN STUDIES / METHODS Permanent](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vinci/jobs/b8b77848bce4f09a447a/) VINCI · Glasgow, Scotland ### [Materials Testers - Civil Engineering Laboratory (Various Locations)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/279364dec4b172ea438d/) SGS · Cape Town, WC, South Africa ### [Civil Engineering Project Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/74c896fb71e553dc4350/) Siemens Energy ### [Head of Civil Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/6b5f7676ced63d006267/) Siemens Energy OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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