Site Manager Tunneling

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead a major tunnelling project for a significant client. This role involves managing a £30M project that includes the sinking of four shafts, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and overseeing procurement and financial management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in UK infrastructure projects and a proven track record of stable employment. Join a dynamic and supportive work environment that values personal development and offers opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

Career progression opportunities

Dynamic and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience managing large infrastructure projects in the UK.
• Stable employment history with long tenures at previous companies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health and safety, procurement, and quality assurance.
• Lead an engineering and mining team, reporting to the Operations Director.

Skills

Project Management

Health and Safety Management

Financial Management

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Opportunity: Site Manager for Large Tunnelling Scheme

We are seeking a highly experienced Site Manager to oversee a significant tunnelling project for United Utilities, focusing on AMP 8. This role requires a hands-on professional with at least 6 years of experience managing large infrastructure schemes.

1. Project Details: Managing approximately £30M worth of work involving the sinking of four shafts using pipejacking, with diameters of 1200–1500mm and depths of up to 60 metres.
2. Key Responsibilities: Ownership of health and safety, procurement of plant and materials, quality assurance, and financial management. Leading an engineering and mining team, reporting directly to the Operations Director.
3. Candidate Requirements: Proven experience as a Site Manager or Site Agent within major UK infrastructure projects. Stable employment history with long tenures at previous companies.
4. Employment Type: Permanent position; freelance or temporary applicants are not considered.
5. Compensation and Benefits: Salary range of £50,000–£60,000, plus a company car or allowance. The company values personal development, career progression, and offers a dynamic, supportive work environment with opportunities for internal promotion.