Project Manager – Tunnelling & Shaft Projects
Site-Based – Snowdonia 

Contract - £450 - £500 per day (CIS)

An established and fast-growing civil engineering and tunnelling contractor is seeking a Project Manager to lead major shaft and TBM tunnelling projects in the North Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business known for its safety-first culture and involvement in some of the UK’s most complex infrastructure schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site delivery to the highest safety, environmental, and quality standards.

• Maximise commercial performance and manage budgets, forecasts, and risk.

• Oversee the production of procurement schedules and ensure timely resource allocation.

• Manage project scope, changes, and associated costs with robust reporting to senior leadership.

• Produce and implement project documentation including Project Plans, RAMS, ITPs, and Waste Management Plans.

• Maintain detailed site records and ensure clear communication across teams.

• Drive project excellence through strong design, programme, and risk management practices.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience managing tunnelling and shaft construction projects, particularly TBM operations.

• Strong understanding of NEC contracts, cost control, change management, and CVR production.

• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).

• SMSTS certified.

• Demonstrable success in project delivery with minimal oversight.

• Broad civil engineering background is advantageous.

• Confident in challenging design assumptions and resolving on-site issues.

Contact information

Chris Heathfield