Drill & Blast Manager

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Porsgrunn, Skien; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Travel support

Job summary

Drill & Blast Manager in Skien, Norway, is sought to lead drilling, blasting and rock removal on a major data centre project. You will coordinate safe, efficient operations and work with civil engineering teams on a technically challenging site.

This role offers a competitive salary, accommodation, travel support and a clear progression path within an international contractor, with immediate start on site in Skien.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing drilling and blasting operations.
• Background in major civil engineering, infrastructure, quarrying, mining or tunnelling projects.
• Strong knowledge of blast design, drilling patterns and controlled rock excavation.
• Knowledge of Norwegian blasting regulations and required safety procedures.
• Willingness to relocate and work permanently on site in Skien.

Responsibilities

• Managing all drilling, blasting and rock excavation activities.
• Planning the sequence of works in line with the construction programme.
• Reviewing and approving blast designs, methodologies and risk assessments.
• Coordinating specialist blasting contractors, engineers and site teams.
• Promoting the highest standards of health and safety across all operations.

Job description

Drill & Blast Manager

Skien, Norway

Competitive Salary + Accommodation + Travel Support + Progression + Full Package + Immediate Start

Are you an experienced Drill & Blast Manager Manager looking to take ownership of complex blasting and rock excavation works on one of Norway’s largest new data centre developments?

Join an established international contractor delivering a major project for a leading technology client. You’ll have full responsibility for coordinating safe and efficient drilling, blasting and rock removal activities while working alongside the wider civil engineering and construction teams.

This is a standout opportunity to lead a critical package on a technically challenging project, take on significant responsibility and progress within an international contractor that rewards performance.

Your role as a Drill & Blast Manager will include:

• Managing all drilling, blasting and rock excavation activities
• Planning the sequence of works in line with the construction programme
• Reviewing and approving blast designs, methodologies and risk assessments
• Coordinating specialist blasting contractors, engineers and site teams
• Promoting the highest standards of health and safety across all operations

The ideal Drill & Blast Manager will have:

• Significant experience managing drilling and blasting operations
• A background in major civil engineering, infrastructure, quarrying, mining or tunnelling projects
• Strong knowledge of blast design, drilling patterns and controlled rock excavation
• Knowledge of Norwegian blasting regulations and required safety procedures
• Norwegian or EU/EEA working rights
• Willingness to relocate and work permanently on site in Skien