Shift Manager - Shaft Sinking

STRABAG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG is seeking an experienced on-site supervisor to lead shaft sinking works, plan site setup for segmental lining, and drive safe, efficient delivery. You will coordinate daily operations, ensure Permit to Dig and Temporary Works compliance, and report to the Site Agent while supporting other teams on project goals.

The role requires CSCS, SSSTS/SMSTS, and a Civil Engineering degree, with strong IT literacy and proven ability to read drawings and manage safety procedures on complex civil

Qualifications

• Skills card - CSCS Card (relevant type).
• Degree / HND in Civil Engineering.
• SSSTS/SMSTS (relevant type).
• Knowledge of Project Procedures.
• IT literacy - Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Good Communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities and exercise flexibility where necessary.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics, and construction documents.
• Understanding of safety procedures and recognition of hazards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the shaft sinking works on site and managing time, cost and quality.
• Plan and deliver site set up for segmental lining and SCL shaft sinking works.
• Plan and carry out SCL trials.
• Coordinate day-to-day on-site work to be safe and efficient.
• Ensure Permit to Dig and Temporary Works are implemented.
• Liaise with the Section Foreman and Pit Boss on safe methods of work.
• Report to Sub Agent / Site Agent and support site teams.
• Manage and upskill shift engineers and attend SRG meetings.
• Identify early temporary works needs and complete procedures.
• Prepare ITPs with construction and quality teams and ensure documentation.
• Procure Plant, Materials and Equipment for each site.
• Maintain full daily site diary with changes and subcontractors.
• Manage non-conformance reporting through to closure.
• Support other teams such as Community Relations, Highways, Logistics.
• Prioritise health and safety in delivery of works.
• Communicate HSE policies to workforce and ensure implementation.
• Collaborate with UU team and contractors to meet project goals.
• Manage supply chain for safe, timely delivery.

Skills

CSCS Card

SSSTS/SMSTS

Project Procedures

IT literacy

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Reading drawings

Education

Degree / HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Responsible for the shaft sinking works on site, taking a significant role in delivery as well as managing aspects of time, cost and quality.


• Planning and delivering of site set up for segmental lining and SCL shaft sinking works.


• Planning and carrying out of SCL trials.


• Day to day work site coordination and planning to ensure the works are carried out safely and efficiently.


• Ensuring Permit to Dig, Temporary Works and other safe systems are implemented.


• Liaison with the Section Foreman and Pit Boss to ensure the adherence to safe methods of work.


• Reporting to Sub Agent / Site Agent.


• Managing and upskilling of shift engineers.


• Attending daily SRG meetings and ensure the RESS is always followed.


• Ensuring all temporary works needs are identified sufficiently early and completed in accordance with the relevant procedures.


• Work with the construction and quality teams to complete Inspection and Test Plans (ITP's) for the control of the works ensuring that all necessary documentation and check sheets are produced in a timely manner.


• Procurement of Plant, Materials and Equipment required for each site.


• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors' attendance.


• Management of non-conformance reporting through to.


• Provide support, assistance, and information to other teams as necessary such as Community Relations, Highways, and Logistics.


• Ensuring health and safety is given the highest priority in the delivery of the works.


• Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies.


• Ensure that the Health Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures are effectively communicated to the workforce and implemented.


• Work collaboratively with the UU team and other contractors, subcontractors works packages to achieve the overall project goals.


• Managing the supply chain to ensure that they deliver in an efficient way and in accordance with the Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.


• Understands the scope of the works and can identify change.

Tasks

• Responsible for the shaft sinking works on site, taking a significant role in delivery as well as managing aspects of time, cost and quality.


• Planning and delivering of site set up for segmental lining and SCL shaft sinking works.


• Planning and carrying out of SCL trials.


• Day to day work site coordination and planning to ensure the works are carried out safely and efficiently.


• Ensuring Permit to Dig, Temporary Works and other safe systems are implemented.


• Liaison with the Section Foreman and Pit Boss to ensure the adherence to safe methods of work.


• Reporting to Sub Agent / Site Agent.


• Managing and upskilling of shift engineers.


• Attending daily SRG meetings and ensure the RESS is always followed.


• Ensuring all temporary works needs are identified sufficiently early and completed in accordance with the relevant procedures.


• Work with the construction and quality teams to complete Inspection and Test Plans (ITP's) for the control of the works ensuring that all necessary documentation and check sheets are produced in a timely manner.


• Procurement of Plant, Materials and Equipment required for each site.


• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors' attendance.


• Management of non-conformance reporting through to.


• Provide support, assistance, and information to other teams as necessary such as Community Relations, Highways, and Logistics.


• Ensuring health and safety is given the highest priority in the delivery of the works.


• Be familiar with, and demonstrate commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies.


• Ensure that the Health Safety and Environmental Policies and Procedures are effectively communicated to the workforce and implemented.


• Work collaboratively with the UU team and other contractors, subcontractors works packages to achieve the overall project goals.


• Managing the supply chain to ensure that they deliver in an efficient way and in accordance with the Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements.


• Understands the scope of the works and can identify change.

Qualifications

• Skills card - CSCS Card (relevant type).


• Degree / HND in Civil Engineering.


• SSSTS/SMSTS (relevant type).


• Knowledge of Project Procedures.


• IT literacy - Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.


• Good Communication skills.


• Ability to set priorities and exercise flexibility where necessary.


• Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics, and construction documents.


• Understanding of safety procedures and recognition of hazards.