Project Manager - Tunnel/Shafts

-; Wigan; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm based in the UK is seeking a project manager with extensive tunnelling experience. You'll oversee site operations, ensuring efficiency and safety. A degree in civil engineering and proficiency in NEC contracts are essential for this role. Join a company with a strong reputation and competitive projects across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing tunnelling and shaft projects in high-regulated environments in the UK.
• Proficient in NEC contracts and change management.
• Ability to manage and deliver projects with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the site reflects the high standards of the company.
• Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department.
• Manage scope, forecasts, and costs for unplanned construction work.

Skills

Project management

Tunnelling experience

Risk management

Cost control

NEC contracts

Design management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

SMSTS certification

Job description

Location: Site based - Different Locations throughout UK

Joseph Gallagher is the leading UK based Civil Engineering & Tunnelling sub-contractor, growing significantly in the last 40+ years into an international business. We have an award-winning reputation, industry leading safety culture and have had the privilege to be a part of some of the most critical infrastructure projects taking place today.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure the site is run in a safe and efficient manner that reflects the high standards that Joseph Gallagher Ltd are renowned for.
• Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised.
• Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks.
• Continually forecasting, keeping the team informed of forecasts and changes and managing the scope meticulously, so knowing the costs for unplanned construction work or resources and keeping that set-aside.
• Reporting Risk and Opportunities to the senior management team.
• Deliver the work to the specified quality without defects. Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, RAMS, ITP's and waste management plans, in line with Company procedures.
• Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed. Maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Experience of managing Tunnelling and Shaft projects within high regulated environments in the UK. TBM is main tunnelling work so previous experience in this is required.
• A broad civil background would be an advantage.
• Proficient in NEC contracts. A contract and change management.
• Experienced in Design Management Programme & Risk Management, Production of CVR, incl cost control, forecasting and value assessment.
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• SMSTS.
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion.
• Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance.
• Degree qualified as a minimum.

Department Engineering Locations Multiple locations