Project Manager Tunnelling Specialist

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Stocksfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK civil engineering firm seeks a candidate to manage tunnelling projects in the North East Region. The role requires experience in NEC contracts, project management with minimal guidance, and a degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent. Join a company with an award-winning safety culture and a commitment to equal opportunities. The ideal candidate will ensure site efficiency and commercial performance while reporting risks to management.

Qualifications

• TBM experience required for tunnelling work.
• Experience in Design Management Programme & Risk Management.
• Ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the site is run safely and efficiently.
• Maximise the commercial performance of the contract.
• Report risks and opportunities to senior management.

Skills

Experience managing Tunnelling and Shaft projects

Proficient in NEC contracts

Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent

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

• 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.

Company Background

The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst 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.

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.

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].