About The Position

Joseph Gallagher is a leading UK-based Civil Engineering & Tunnelling sub-contractor with a significant international presence. The company has an award-winning reputation, an industry-leading safety culture, and has contributed to critical infrastructure projects. They specialize in trenchless technology and non-disruptive construction techniques across various sectors including long sea outfalls, Non-Disruptive Road Crossings, and Oil and Gas Pipelines. The Tunnelling Foreman/Pit Boss is responsible for overseeing works, ensuring safe task execution by personnel under their control, and fostering a safe and healthy working environment. This role involves motivating the workforce and ensuring efficiency and productivity to meet project targets.

Requirements

  • Previous experience within a supervisor role managing Health and Safety on site
  • CSCS Site Supervisors Qualification
  • SMSTS or SSSTS Qualification
  • Tunnelling experience

Responsibilities

  • Manage Gangers and Lead Miners
  • Ensure that day to day lifting operations are controlled as defined by the Appointed Person (lifting)
  • Be responsible for the control of workplace transport in their areas of work
  • Ensure that personal protective equipment is provided and used as required by the site rules and procedures
  • Maintain written records and site diary’s
  • Organise and manage the supply of materials in good time
  • To provide expert advice, support and guidance relating to all works during day to day activities
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