Tunnelling & Civil Project Leader

Carrington West; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Project Manager for tunnelling and civil engineering projects in the Aylesbury area. You will oversee delivery from mobilisation to handover, managing site teams, subcontractors, and programmes while ensuring health and safety compliance.

The role requires a strong background in tunnelling, trenchless construction or heavy civil engineering, familiarity with shaft construction and temporary works, and commercial awareness to handle variations and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering tunnelling and underground infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of shaft construction, temporary works and ground conditions.
• Experience with NEC contracts and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of tunnelling and civil works from mobilisation to handover.
• Oversee site teams, engineers, supervisors and subcontractors.
• Develop, monitor and manage construction programmes; identify risks and delays.
• Coordinate tunnelling activities, shaft construction and groundworks.
• Manage budgets, cost reporting, procurement and subcontractor performance.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and review RAMS and temporary works.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Temporary Works Coordinator qualification

Job description

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Project Manager for tunnelling and civil engineering projects in the Aylesbury area. You will oversee delivery from mobilisation to handover, managing site teams, subcontractors, and programmes while ensuring health and safety compliance.

The role requires a strong background in tunnelling, trenchless construction or heavy civil engineering, familiarity with shaft construction and temporary works, and commercial awareness to handle variations and