Job Description
Working for Hays on behalf of a market‑leading specialist tunnelling contractor, this is an opportunity to help deliver a major programme of utility tunnelling and associated shaft works in Northampton. You'll be acting as a key subcontractor partner to a tier‑one principal contractor, overseeing safe, timely and high‑quality delivery out on site.
Your new role
* Lead day‑to‑day site delivery of utility tunnelling operations, including shaft sinking and temporary works.
* Plan works and sequences with the principal contractor and utility owners; coordinate interfaces across civils, MEICA and reinstatement teams.
* Own H&S leadership on site: daily briefings, RAMS and permits, compliance with CDM, confined space and lifting procedures.
* Drive programme, quality and productivity: manage ITPs/ITCs, QA records, progress reporting, materials/plant and subcontractor performance.
* Collaborate with engineering and commercial teams on change control, measures and cost/value, ensuring variations are documented and agreed.
What you'll need to succeed
Background & experience
1. Proven track record delivering utilities tunnelling as a subcontractor on major civils/utilities schemes.
2. Hands‑on experience of microtunnelling/AVN, pipe jacking,...