Senior Project Manager

The Shafts (Civils) Lead is a key leadership role within the Tunnels and Shaft Delivery Unit. Responsible for overseeing the design, construction, temporary works, shaft sinking, SCL works, secondary linings for TIDs, cross passages, tunnel connections and all associated FRC works related to the shafts and headhouses stairs coordinating with the TBMs and tunnelling activities in the DU’s scope. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, project management skills, and leadership abilities and supply chain management and relationships to ensure that assets are completed on time, within budget, to the highest quality standards and fully assured to the requirements of HS2.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop strategic plans for shaft construction projects, aligning with overall project objectives and organizational goals.
• Innovation: Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in shaft construction methodologies, equipment, and processes.
• Project Management: Lead project teams in the planning, scheduling, and execution of shaft construction activities. Monitor project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Coordinate with other departments and stakeholders to resolve issues and mitigate risks.
• Design and Engineering: Oversee the development of shaft designs, temporary works, including structural integrity, ventilation, and access requirements. Review engineering drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and project requirements. Collaborate with design consultants and contractors to optimize shaft designs for efficiency and safety.
• Construction Oversight: Supervise the construction of shafts, including excavation, lining installation, and associated works. Implement quality control measures to ensure construction meets specifications and quality standards. Manage contractor relationships and performance, enforcing contractual obligations as necessary.
• Safety and Compliance: Champion a culture of safety within the organization, promoting best practices and compliance with relevant regulations. Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and implement corrective actions. Ensure environmental compliance throughout the shaft construction process, minimizing impact on surrounding ecosystems.
• Cost Management: Develop and manage project budgets for shaft construction activities, tracking expenditures and controlling costs. Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies without compromising safety or quality.
• Stakeholder Relations: Liaise with project stakeholders, including clients, government agencies, and local communities, to address concerns and maintain positive relationships. Communicate project progress, challenges, and milestones effectively to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment of expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, (advanced degree preferred) or suitable experience in field.
• Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in heavy civil engineering, tunneling and underground construction, with a focus on shafts.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale construction projects, preferably in tunneling or heavy civil engineering.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with experience interacting with diverse stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge of civils construction, tunneling techniques, equipment, and materials, as well as relevant safety and environmental regulations.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software for scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.

About Us

Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We help our clients improve their business performance by increasing capacity, improving customer service, safeguarding security, enhancing resilience, decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency. Our vision is to be the UK’s leading smart infrastructure solutions company. We will achieve this by focusing on blue chip clients whose major spending plans are underpinned by strategic national needs, regulatory commitments, legislation or essential performance requirements. We offer our clients leading edge solutions that are digitally optimised through the following five services which cover the whole lifecycle of their assets: future-shaping strategic consultancy; consultancy and advisory; digital technology solutions; asset optimisation and complex programme delivery.