TBM Methods Lead for Major UK Tunnelling Project

Bouygues Construction Group; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bouygues Travaux Publics in the United Kingdom leads major tunnelling projects such as the LTC. The TBM Methods Manager will oversee construction methodologies for a 16.40m diameter slurry TBM, from launch to retrieval, interfacing with production, plant, and subcontractors.

Reporting to the Methods Manager, you will develop detailed method statements and drawings, manage temporary works, and lead a small team of engineers and CAD technicians across a complex site.

Qualifications

• Extensive TBM tunnelling experience.
• Proven TBM assembly, launch and retrieval operations.
• Strong construction-methodology development and sequencing knowledge.
• Experience producing or coordinating detailed construction drawings.
• Knowledge of temporary works design and management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of methodologies for TBM assembly, launch, operation, turnaround and retrieval.
• Produce and coordinate detailed construction-stage engineering drawings and method statements.
• Develop construction sequences and site installation layouts.
• Manage temporary works requirements for TBM operations.
• Coordinate interfaces between production, plant, logistics and engineering teams.
• Engage with specialist suppliers, contractors and equipment manufacturers.
• Provide technical support during construction and adapt methodologies as site conditions evolve.
• Lead and develop a small methods team, including engineers and CAD technicians.
• Participate in technical workshops, design reviews and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

TBM tunnelling

Stakeholder management

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Construction sequencing

Team leadership

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bouygues Travaux Publics in the United Kingdom leads major tunnelling projects such as the LTC. The TBM Methods Manager will oversee construction methodologies for a 16.40m diameter slurry TBM, from launch to retrieval, interfacing with production, plant, and subcontractors.

Reporting to the Methods Manager, you will develop detailed method statements and drawings, manage temporary works, and lead a small team of engineers and CAD technicians across a complex site.