Site Manager - Tunnelling Projects - Nationwide Travel in Leicester

Hays Civil Engineering are working with a well-established specialist contractor that delivers complex underground infrastructure schemes across the UK. With a strong order book and a reputation for delivering technically challenging projects, they are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee works on a range of trenchless, tunnelling and shaft construction schemes nationwide. The company delivers projects across the water, highways, rail and wider infrastructure sectors using specialist techniques including pipe jacking, shaft sinking, microtunnelling and other trenchless solutions.
This is a contracting role suited to someone who enjoys working on interesting engineering challenges and is comfortable travelling between sites as projects progress.
What you'll be doing
Managing day-to-day site operations on specialist civil engineering and tunnelling projects
Leading site teams and subcontractors to deliver works safely and efficiently
Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards
Coordinating site activities, materials, plant and labour resources
Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers and commercial teams
Producing site documentation including RAMS, site reports and progress updates
Managing client and stakeholder relationships on site
Ensuring works are delivered in line with programme and contract requirementsWhat we're looking for
Proven experience as a Site Manager within civil engineering, utilities, water, rail or infrastructure projects
Experience delivering underground works, shafts, tunnelling, pipe jacking, microtunnelling, deep drainage or similar activities would be highly beneficial
Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and site management responsibilities
SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications
Ability to manage subcontractors and site teams in challenging environments
Good communication and reporting skills
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwideWhat you need to do now
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