📍 Midlands
📅 Start Date: 17th August
⏳ Initial 3-Month Contract (leading to permanent role)
🕢 Working Hours: 07:30 - 18:00
We are recruiting for an experienced Tunnelling Site Manager to oversee delivery of a 12.5m deep shaft constructed within a sheet piled perimeter, with resin injection works already completed by the client.
This is a key position offering long-term opportunity, with the initial contract expected to transition into a permanent role as part of a growing project pipeline.
Project Overview
12.5m deep shaft construction
Sheet piled perimeter installed
Ground stabilisation via resin injection (client completed)
Heavy civils & tunnelling environment
Key Responsibilities
Run the site independently and take full ownership of delivery
Manage shaft sinking and associated civils operations
Oversee workforce, plant, and subcontractors
Ensure all health & safety standards are maintained
Complete site documentation, permits, and reporting
Deliver works to programme and required quality
Requirements
Strong civils background (essential)
Shaft sinking / tunnelling experience (highly desirable)
Ability to manage technically challenging ground conditions
Confident with site paperwork and reporting
IT literate
Certifications
SMSTS - Essential
Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) - Essential
CSCS Card - Essential
Confined Space - Desirable
What's on Offer
Competitive day rate (DOE)
Long working hours (07:30 - 18:00)
Clear route into a permanent position
Ongoing pipeline of tunnelling and civils projectsSearch is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Salary description
£400.00 - £401.00 per day