Pit Boss - Shaft Sinking Lead (SCL/BS6164)

Strabag; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG UK Limited seeks an experienced Pit Boss with proven shaft sinking expertise to lead workforce and subcontractors on site in Bolton. You will drive project delivery, manage operations and uphold health, safety and environmental standards on major tunneling and shaft projects.

You will apply knowledge of SCL, segmental linings and BS6164, supervise heavy plant operations, and coordinate engineers, management and crews to optimise schedule and cost while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Experience with shaft sinking using SCL and segmental linings.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and excavation support sheets.
• Demonstrated safety leadership and quality control on major projects.

Responsibilities

• Directs site operations, manages subcontractors and coordinates daily workloads for plant and labour.
• Sets the highest standards for health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Ensures works align with project specifications, programme and budget.
• Interprets drawings and excavation support sheets to determine efficient methods.
• Contributes to the project safety culture and behavioural safety programme.

Skills

Shaft sinking

SCL

Segmental lining

Major project experience

Pit Boss experience

BS6164 knowledge

Health and safety

Project management

Planning and time management

Education

CSCS Gold Sup. Card

SMSTS Trained

TSTS - Tunnel Safety Training Scheme

Safety Critical Medical

Abrasive Wheels Trained / Hot Works Permit

Tools

Heavy plant operations

Job description

STRABAG UK Limited seeks an experienced Pit Boss with proven shaft sinking expertise to lead workforce and subcontractors on site in Bolton. You will drive project delivery, manage operations and uphold health, safety and environmental standards on major tunneling and shaft projects.

You will apply knowledge of SCL, segmental linings and BS6164, supervise heavy plant operations, and coordinate engineers, management and crews to optimise schedule and cost while maintaining quality.