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
1. Lead day‑to‑day site delivery of utility tunnelling operations, including shaft sinking and temporary works.
2. Plan works and sequences with the principal contractor and utility owners; coordinate interfaces across civils, MEICA and reinstatement teams.
3. Own H&S leadership on site: daily briefings, RAMS and permits,pliance with CDM, confined space and lifting procedures.
4. Drive programme, quality and productivity: manage ITPs/ITCs, QA records, progress reporting, materials/plant and subcontractor performance.
5. Collaborate with engineering andmercial teams on change control, measures and cost/value, ensuring variations are documented and agreed.
What you’ll need to succeed
Background & experience
6. Proven track record delivering utilities tunnelling as a subcontractor on major civils/utilities schemes.
7. Hands‑on experience of microtunnelling/AVN, pipe jacking, auger boring, shaft sinking/caissons; TBM or SCL exposure is a plus.
8. Strong site leadership, stakeholder management and interface control with principal contractors and utility asset owners.
9. Confident with RAMS, ITPs/QA, permits, temporary works, and short‑term look‑ahead planning.
Qualifications & tickets
10. CSCS (Managers & Professionals or Supervisory card).
11. Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS). - Advantageous
12. NRSWA (Supervisor/Operative) for street works interfaces. - Advantageous
13. CAT & Gennypetence.
14. Tunnel Safety Training Scheme (TSTS) / Tunnel Safety Card (TSC) highly desirable.
15. Full UK driving licence.