Project Manager - Tunnel Specialist

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in the UK is looking for a Project Manager experienced in managing tunnelling projects. The role involves ensuring safe and efficient site operations, maximizing contract performance, and managing resources. Candidates must have a degree in Civil Engineering and be proficient in NEC contracts. This is an opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects with a company known for its award-winning safety culture.

Qualifications

• TBM experience is essential.
• Broad civil background preferred.
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site runs safely and efficiently.
• Maximise commercial performance of contract.
• Manage procurement schedules and resources.
• Forecast and manage project scope meticulously.
• Report risks and opportunities to management.
• Deliver work to specified quality standards.

Skills

Experience of managing Tunnelling and Shaft projects

Proficient in NEC contracts

Design Management Programme & Risk Management

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering

Job description

Location: Site based - North West

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.