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Tunnel superintendent- north

Durham Tees Valley Airport
Costain Group PLC
€70,000 a year
Posted: 24 April
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Job Description

Due to a growing team, the position of Tunnel & Crossing Superintendent – North has become available to join a major Energy project based in Teesside. The Superintendent (Tunnel No.2) will lead the safe, quality, and timely execution of all mechanical and piping construction activities within Tunnel No.2, ensuring progressive completion and adherence to project standards and procedures.


The Scope Includes

* Overseeing the installation of a 22” C02 within the confines of Tunnel 2
* Ensuring safe working practices (incl. confined space procedures) are strictly followed
* Overseeing NDT and coating activities


Responsibilities

* Facilities Contractor Management: Oversee the management of Facilities Contractors during the project works within the tunnel.
* Supervisory Selection: Select and appoint the Facilities Contractors' Front Line Supervisors in compliance with Costainway procedures.
* Meetings & Briefings: Lead the daily coordination meeting and deliver start‑of‑shift briefings to the Facilities Contractors' Front Line Supervisors.
* Readiness & Advanced Work Packaging (AWP): Verify that work fronts, permits, and approved Installation Work Packages (IWPs) are in place before activities start. Ensure IWPs are being used on site by the contractors' Front‑Line Supervisors.
* Permit to Work (PTW): Act as an Area Authority (AA) under the PTW procedure and assist planning of permits with the Facilities Contractors.
* SHE Leadership: Enforce adherence to safe systems of work and construction phase plans on site. Ensure RAMS are reviewed in accordance with Costainway procedures.
* Progress & Reporting: Monitor daily output against schedule and report any blockers to the M&P Construction Lead.
* Quality & Technical:
* Quality Control: Ensure all Mechanical and piping activities adhere strictly to specifications, design, and approved Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
* Design Interface: Interpret design drawings/specs and manage the onsite process for raising technical queries (TQs) promptly.
* Installation Work Package Support: Support the Work Package Engineers with the development and validation of IWPs.
* Documentation: Ensure timely and accurate submission of all Costain daily reports and Installation Test Records (ITRs) from the field.
* Completions & Handover:
* Progressive ITRs: Drive the timely execution and sign‑off of all Inspection Test Records (ITRs) and pre‑commissioning checks related to civil and structural scope.
* Punch List: Lead the initial identification of punch list items and manage the Facilities Contractors' rectification effort to achieve early close‑out.
* Mechanical Completion Readiness: Ensure the mechanical and piping scope is verified, documented, and physically ready for handover.


Qualifications

* Ability to plan and manage Mechanical and Piping construction activities
* Demonstrate sufficient experience (Five years plus) in a similar role on a large‑scale project
* Proven experience in supervising mechanical and piping construction teams on brownfield projects and upper tier COMAH sites
* Ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently and effectively
* Knowledge of UK construction safety regulations and procedures
* Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
* Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
* Experience in progress reporting and record keeping
* Permit to Work (PTW) experience
* Ability to communicate with multi‑disciplined engineering and specialist pipelines teams
* Safety, Health and Environmental Leadership
* To be apprentice trained or have a discipline‑specific qualification or trade background – i.e., C + Guilds, NVQ 3 or above (HNC/D) in a Mechanical & Piping Engineering subject
* Safety Critical Medical


Desirable

* Previous experience of working within Tunnel No.2
* Knowledge of advanced work packaging
* Familiarity with relevant software like AutoCAD, GIS or other design and project management tools
* Behavioural Safety Management training
* Understand managing Temporary Works
* Have experience with complex rigging and lifting activities

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that disclose they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people. For more details please go to the Disability Confident website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/disability-confident-campaign

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