Traveling Mechanical Superintendent - Tunneling Projects

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Gallagher Group is seeking a Mechanical Superintendent for a major tunneling project with a travelling role across multiple locations. This long-term position offers a competitive package and requires overseeing tunnel-fitters, coordinating with engineering and mining teams, and ensuring plant safety and repairs.

Qualifications include CSCS Level 3, SSSTS/SMSTS, and prior tunneling/plant experience. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership and adherence to sound technical procedures in a

Qualifications

• CSCS Level 3 in construction plant maintenance and repair (or similar).
• Previous experience with plant equipment is essential.
• Supervisor qualification e.g SSSTS, SMSTS.
• Experience in a tunneling environment would be advantageous.
• Able to manage staff effectively to complete work loads.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of tunnel fitters – working on shafts SCL and handworks with various plant and specialist tunneling equipment.
• Assisting and advising project management with implementing sound technical procedures and solutions to mechanical aspects of work and advise on ordering of plant and equipment.
• Work well in coordinating alongside engineering, electrical and mining teams on a day to day basis.
• Oversee our processes are carried out - plant checks and repairs and attend ‘black hat meetings and plant forums’
• Ensure safety and availability of plant in good working order.

Skills

Team leadership

Plant maintenance

Tunnel operations

Safety compliance

Education

SSSTS/SMSTS

CSCS Level 3

Tools

Plant equipment

Job description

Joseph Gallagher Group is seeking a Mechanical Superintendent for a major tunneling project with a travelling role across multiple locations. This long-term position offers a competitive package and requires overseeing tunnel-fitters, coordinating with engineering and mining teams, and ensuring plant safety and repairs.

Qualifications include CSCS Level 3, SSSTS/SMSTS, and prior tunneling/plant experience. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership and adherence to sound technical procedures in a