Tunnelling Site Manager - Midlands

📍 Midlands
📅 Start Date: 17th August
⏳ Initial 3-Month Contract (leading to permanent role)
🕢 Working Hours: 07:30 - 18:00

We are recruiting for an experienced Tunnelling Site Manager to oversee delivery of a 12.5m deep shaft constructed within a sheet piled perimeter, with resin injection works already completed by the client.

This is a key position offering long-term opportunity, with the initial contract expected to transition into a permanent role as part of a growing project pipeline.

Project Overview

• 12.5m deep shaft construction
• Sheet piled perimeter installed
• Ground stabilisation via resin injection (client completed)
• Heavy civils & tunnelling environment

Key Responsibilities

• Run the site independently and take full ownership of delivery
• Manage shaft sinking and associated civils operations
• Oversee workforce, plant, and subcontractors
• Ensure all health & safety standards are maintained
• Complete site documentation, permits, and reporting
• Deliver works to programme and required quality

Requirements

• Strong civils background (essential)
• Shaft sinking / tunnelling experience (highly desirable)
• Ability to manage technically challenging ground conditions
• Confident with site paperwork and reporting
• IT literate

Certifications

• SMSTS - Essential
• Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) - Essential
• CSCS Card - Essential
• Confined Space - Desirable

What's on Offer

• Competitive day rate (DOE)
• Long working hours (07:30 - 18:00)
• Clear route into a permanent position
• Ongoing pipeline of tunnelling and civils projects

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