Mechanical Superintendent - Tunnelling

Division: Tunneling

Location: Various Project Locations - Travelling role

The Joseph Gallagher Group are currently looking for a Mechanical Superintendent for Major tunneling project. 

This is a long term role that has the potential to turn into a permanent position within the Group. 

We will be offering a competitive package.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing a team of Tunnel fitters – working on Shafts SCL and Handworks with Various item of plant and specialist tunneling equipment. 

• Assisting and advising project management with implementing sound technical procedures and solutions to mechanical aspects of work and advise on ordering of plant and equipment. 

• Work well in coordinating along side engineering, electrical and mining teams on a day to day. 

• Oversee our processes are carried out -  Plant checks and repairs and attend ‘black hat meetings and plant forums’

• Ensure safety and availability of Plant in good working order.

To be successful for the role we will be looking for the following:

• CSCS Level 3 in construction plant maintenance and repair (or similar)

• Previous experience with Plant equipment is essential

• Supervisor qualification e.g SSSTS, SMSTS 

• Experience in a tunneling environment would be advantageous

• Able to manage staff effectively to complete work loads

The Joseph Gallagher Group has been family owned since 1982. Today, we are one of the UK's leading civil engineering and tunneling contractors, offering a wide range of construction and specialist services.

Joseph Gallagher have an award winning reputation and has had the privilege to be part of some of the most complex infrastructure projects taking place today.

Joseph Gallagher Group are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.