Overview
Head of Shafts (Civils) Lead - Major Infrastructure Programme
London | £70,000 to £82,000 + Package | Leadership Role within Tier-One Delivery Team
A leading joint venture delivering one of the UK's most complex infrastructure programmes seeks a senior construction professional (Head of Shafts) to lead all civils activity across a portfolio of shafts and headhouses within a key tunnelling delivery unit. This is a senior appointment within a multi-billion-pound programme central to the nation's transport future.
Responsibilities
* Lead strategic and operational planning for shaft construction and associated civil works.
* Drive delivery of multiple concurrent shaft projects, ensuring integration with TBM and tunnelling activities.
* Oversee design development and assurance of temporary and permanent works.
* Enforce construction quality, cost, and schedule compliance across all sites.
* Manage contractor performance and strengthen supply chain relationships.
* Champion health, safety, and environmental excellence across all operations.
* Maintain robust stakeholder engagement, ensuring transparent reporting and alignment with project objectives.
* Identify and implement efficiency, innovation, and value-engineering initiatives.
Essential Requirements
* Degree in Civil Engineering.
* Minimum 10 years' experience in heavy civils, tunnelling, or underground construction.
* Proven leadership of major, complex UK infrastructure projects.
* Strong project management background with experience overseeing multiple sites
* Recent experience within a contracting or construction engineering environment.
* Full understanding of UK safety, environmental, and quality standards.
* Competence with project management systems for scheduling, cost, and performance tracking.
Desirable Attributes
* Advanced engineering qualification (MSc, CEng, or equivalent).
* Demonstrated success driving innovation in tunnelling or shaft methodologies.
Benefits and Career Development
* Starting salary of £70,000 to £82,000
* £6,500 car allowance
* London Weighting Allowance (£2,500)
* 25 days leave + bank holidays
* Private pension contribution
* Private healthcare
* Hybrid working arrangement
* Strategic leadership position within a nationally significant programme.
* Exposure to cutting-edge tunnelling and civils delivery methodologies.
* Defined progression pathway within a globally recognised infrastructure partnership.
This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead role on a high profile, major infrastructure project. As an employer, my client promises rapid career progression, a competitive package and the support of an experienced and friendly team. Get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group if you'd like to know more: (phone number removed) / .
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