Night Shift Tunnelling Site Manager – Lead

Search Consultancy LTD; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 3,700 - 5,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Digs/accommodation provided

Night shift

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking an experienced Tunnelling Site Manager for a major underground project in the Midlands, with night shifts and immediate start. £400+ per shift plus digs/accommodation is offered.

You will lead night-shift crews, coordinate subcontractors, manage RAMS and site procedures, and ensure safe, productive work in line with the programme. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced tunnelling professional.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager, Shift Manager or Tunnelling Manager on underground projects.
• Experience leading night shifts and large site teams.
• Strong knowledge of tunnelling methods and underground construction.
• Excellent health and safety knowledge, RAMS and site compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all night-shift tunnelling activities.
• Lead site supervisors, engineers, operatives and subcontractors.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.
• Monitor production, progress and productivity against shift targets.
• Coordinate plant, equipment, materials and labour.
• Ensure RAMS, permits and site procedures compliance.
• Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks and shift briefings.
• Manage shift handovers and communicate with day team and management.
• Identify and resolve operational issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain high standards of quality and workmanship.
• Manage incidents, emergencies and site issues at night.
• Complete accurate shift reports and production documentation.
• Work with Project Manager, Construction Manager, engineers and client representatives.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Health & Safety

Underground construction

Job description

Search Consultancy LTD is seeking an experienced Tunnelling Site Manager for a major underground project in the Midlands, with night shifts and immediate start. £400+ per shift plus digs/accommodation is offered.

You will lead night-shift crews, coordinate subcontractors, manage RAMS and site procedures, and ensure safe, productive work in line with the programme. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced tunnelling professional.