Project Manager

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractor seeks a Project Manager to oversee major shaft and TBM tunnelling projects in North Wales. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex infrastructure schemes while upholding a safety-first culture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tunnelling, extensive understanding of NEC contracts, and excellent project management skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing tunnelling and shaft construction projects, particularly TBM operations.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and cost control.
• Demonstrable success in project delivery with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead site delivery to the highest safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Maximise commercial performance and manage budgets and forecasts.
• Produce and implement project documentation including Project Plans and RAMS.

Skills

Tunnelling and shaft construction

NEC contracts

Cost control

Change management

Communication

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering

SMSTS certified

Job description

Project Manager Tunnelling & Shaft Projects
Site-Based Snowdonia

Contract - GBP450 - GBP500 per day (CIS)

An established and fast-growing civil engineering and tunnelling contractor is seeking a Project Manager to lead major shaft and TBM tunnelling projects in the North Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business known for its safety-first culture and involvement in some of the UK s most complex infrastructure schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site delivery to the highest safety, environmental, and quality standards.

• Maximise commercial performance and manage budgets, forecasts, and risk.

• Oversee the production of procurement schedules and ensure timely resource allocation.

• Manage project scope, changes, and associated costs with robust reporting to senior leadership.

• Produce and implement project documentation including Project Plans, RAMS, ITPs, and Waste Management Plans.

• Maintain detailed site records and ensure clear communication across teams.

• Drive project excellence through strong design, programme, and risk management practices.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience managing tunnelling and shaft construction projects, particularly TBM operations.

• Strong understanding of NEC contracts, cost control, change management, and CVR production.

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).

• SMSTS certified.

• Demonstrable success in project delivery with minimal oversight.

• Broad civil engineering background is advantageous.

• Confident in challenging design assumptions and resolving on-site issues.