Head of Shafts (Civils)

Gold Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading joint venture is seeking a Head of Shafts (Civils) to lead critical infrastructure projects in London. This role entails directing shaft design and construction, overseeing multiple projects, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety objectives. Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering degree and over 10 years of experience in heavy civils and tunnelling. This position also offers a competitive salary, a car allowance, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Car allowance of £6,500

London Weighting Allowance of £2,500

25 days leave + bank holidays

Private pension contribution

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in heavy civils, tunnelling, or underground construction.
• Proven leadership of major, complex UK infrastructure projects.
• Full understanding of UK safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct all phases of shaft design and construction.
• Drive delivery of multiple concurrent shaft projects.
• Manage contractor performance and strengthen supply‑chain relationships.

Skills

Leadership in infrastructure projects

Project management

Health and safety compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Head of Shafts (Civils) - Major Infrastructure Programme

London 75,000 to 90,000 + Package Leadership Role within Tier-One Delivery Team

A leading joint venture delivering one of the UK's most complex infrastructure programmes seeks a senior construction professional (Head of Shafts) to lead all civils activity across a portfolio of shafts and headhouses within a key tunnelling delivery unit. This is a senior appointment within a multi-billion-pound programme central to the nation’s transport future.

Role Overview

As the Head of Shafts (Civils) Lead, you will direct all phases of shaft design and construction, including temporary works, shaft sinking, SCL works, secondary linings, and associated FRC structures. The role governs interface with tunnelling operations, ensuring programme, cost, quality, and safety objectives are met in line with client assurance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational planning for shaft construction and associated civil works.
• Drive delivery of multiple concurrent shaft projects, ensuring integration with TBM and tunnelling activities.
• Oversee design development and assurance of temporary and permanent works.
• Enforce construction quality, cost, and schedule compliance across all sites.
• Manage contractor performance and strengthen supply‑chain relationships.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental excellence across all operations.
• Maintain robust stakeholder engagement, ensuring transparent reporting and alignment with project objectives.
• Identify and implement efficiency, innovation, and value‑engineering initiatives.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in heavy civils, tunnelling, or underground construction.
• Proven leadership of major, complex UK infrastructure projects.
• Strong project management background with experience overseeing multiple sites.
• Recent experience within a contracting or construction engineering environment.
• Full understanding of UK safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Competence with project management systems for scheduling, cost, and performance tracking.

Desirable Attributes

• Advanced engineering qualification (MSc, CEng, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated success driving innovation in tunnelling or shaft methodologies.

Benefits and Career Development

• Starting salary of 75,000 to 90,000
• 6,500 car allowance
• London Weighting Allowance (2,500)
• 25 days leave + bank holidays
• Private pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Strategic leadership position within a nationally significant programme.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge tunnelling and civils delivery methodologies.
• Defined progression pathway within a globally recognised infrastructure partnership.

This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead role on a high profile, major infrastructure project. As an employer, my client promises rapid career progression, a competitive package and the support of an experienced and friendly team.