TBM Shift Manager

Responsible for the Tunneling works on site, taking a significant role in delivery as well as managing aspects of time, cost and quality. Will acquire technical (engineering/tunnelling), leadership and project management skills and experience.,

• Provide strategic guidance based on personal knowledge and experience of similar projects to inform and direct project and programme.


• Identify risk and opportunity, advise the Sub Agents appropriately.


• Be conversant with all drawings, specifications and related information for the works under their control and ensure a similar understanding within the team.


• Undertake and work with the Site Engineers to ensure all setting-out and quality control procedures are performed in a timely and efficient manner, so as not to impede the construction programme.


• Develop a 28-day programme to benchmark productivity measures for the workforce. Assess actual programme and productivity achieved for review at weekly progress meetings. This should include resource requirements.


• Communicate with works managers, foremen, gangers, operatives, and sub-contractors to ensure full understanding of information provided.


• Prepare and periodically review the Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), Plans and Procedures for the construction works and ensure that the work is being carried out as specified.


• Work with the construction and quality teams to complete Inspection and Test Plans (ITP's) for the control of the works ensuring that all necessary documentation and checksheets are produced in a timely manner.


• Communicate to the QA and QS teams' non-conformances, and any instructions received from the client / designer / RE's staff. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.


• Procurement of Plant, Materials and Equipment required for each site through Requisitions reviewed by the Sub Agent(s).


• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors' attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team.


• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with the Client and within the team promote an aim to exceed Client expectations.



• Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.
  
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• Engineering Degree / HNC or similar in a construction discipline.


• You have experience working as shift manager in tunnelling environment


• IOSH or SMSTS desired, SSSTS minimum.


• Tunnel Safety Training Scheme (TSTS).


• Experience with TBM construction techniques - as a guideline 2 years minimum desired.


• Temporary Works Appreciation desired.
  
  Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.