Project Manager

HB Tunnelling Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HB Tunnelling Ltd is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead shaft construction and tunnelling works in the Greater Southampton area, overseeing delivery from mobilisation through to handover. You will work closely with site teams to keep programmes on track, maintain safety standards and manage client and stakeholder relationships.

You should have proven water sector/civil engineering experience, strong planning and leadership skills, and familiarity with NEC contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong business acumen in project planning and management.
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.
• SMSTS
• Desirable - TWC, Confined Spaces, First Aid

Responsibilities

• Manage shaft construction and tunnelling works from mobilisation through to handover.
• Plan labour, plant, materials and equipment for our direct delivery teams.
• Develop and manage construction programmes and short-term lookaheads.
• Monitor progress, productivity, costs, quality and safety on site.
• Identify and resolve technical and operational issues with the site team.
• Maintain effective relationships with the client, designers and other stakeholders.
• Keep project records, reporting and commercial information up to date.

Skills

Project leadership

Planning

Communication

Water sector experience

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

HB Tunnelling is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of shaft and tunnel works in the Greater Southampton Area.

Long Term Works On AMP 8 for Southern Water.

We are a specialist tunnelling contractor with our own experienced delivery teams, plant and equipment. The successful candidate will take a hands-on role in planning and managing our self-delivered works, working closely with site teams to keep projects safe and moving to programme.

The role

• Manage shaft construction and tunnelling works from mobilisation through to handover.
• Plan labour, plant, materials and equipment for our direct delivery teams.
• Develop and manage construction programmes and short-term lookaheads.
• Monitor progress, productivity, costs, quality and safety on site.
• Identify and resolve technical and operational issues with the site team.
• Maintain effective relationships with the client, designers and other stakeholders.
• Keep project records, reporting and commercial information up to date.

About you

You will have proven experience in the water sector and civil engineering works. You should be comfortable leading site teams, planning resources and taking practical decisions on live projects. Strong safety leadership and clear communication are essential. Experience of NEC contracts and water sector work would be an advantage.

This is an opportunity to join an established specialist contractor and take ownership of a long-term programme of work in the Southampton area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Strong business acumen in project planning and management
• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills
• SMSTS
• Desirable - TWC, Confined Spaces, First Aid