Site Manager Tunneling

Cityscape Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Site Manager for large tunnelling projects in Manchester. The role involves overseeing significant infrastructure works worth nearly £30M, with a focus on health and safety, quality control, and team management. Candidates should have at least 6 years' experience in a similar role within a UK contractor.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Personal development and career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience as a Site Manager or Site Agent.
• Stable employment history with major UK infrastructure contractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee large tunnelling schemes and manage an engineering and mining gang.
• Responsible for procurement of plant and materials and financial management.

Skills

Health and safety management

Quality control

Financial management

Job description

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Job Role: Site Manager - Large Tunnelling Schemes

This is a hands-on role for a Site Manager with at least 6 years of experience in large tunnelling projects. The position is site-based, working on a United Utilities project under AMP 8, overseeing nearly £30M worth of work involving sinking four shafts using pipejacking techniques. The shafts will have diameters of 1200 – 1500 mm and reach depths of 60 metres.

The role focuses on health and safety ownership, procurement of plant and materials, quality control, and financial management. You will manage an engineering and a mining gang and report directly to the Operations Director.

Requirements

• Experience as a Site Manager or Site Agent with a UK-based major infrastructure contractor.
• Stable employment history with several years at previous companies.

This is a permanent position; freelance applications will not be considered.

Rewards and Benefits

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000, plus a company car or car allowance.

The company prioritizes personal development, career progression, and long-term stability. They promote internal advancement and foster a motivating, energetic work environment.