Project Manager Tunnelling Specialist

Joseph Gallagher Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled project manager to lead tunnelling and shaft projects in the North East region. This role involves ensuring high safety standards, maximizing contract performance, and managing resources effectively. The ideal candidate will have a strong civil engineering background, experience with NEC contracts, and a proven ability to deliver projects with minimal guidance. Join a company that values safety and well-being, and be part of a team that is committed to making a positive impact in the community through exceptional engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Tunnelling and Shaft projects in regulated environments.
• Proficient in NEC contracts and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site safety and efficiency while maximizing commercial performance.
• Produce procurement schedules and manage resources effectively.

Skills

Tunnelling Management

Shaft Project Management

NEC Contracts

Design Management

Risk Management

Cost Control

Change Management

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Project Plans

RAMS

ITP’s

Job description

Location: Site based North East Region

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

1. Ensure the site is run in a safe and efficient manner that reflects the high standards that Joseph Gallagher Ltd are renowned for.
2. Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised.
3. Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks.
4. Continually forecast, keeping the team informed of forecasts and changes and managing the scope meticulously, knowing the costs for unplanned construction work or resources and keeping that set-aside.
5. Report Risk and Opportunities to the senior management team.
6. 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.
7. Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed. Maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo.

Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

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

Company Background

The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family-owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise while putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.

LIFE Culture

We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Disability Confident Committed

We are a disability confident employer and we're committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at [e-mail].