Superintendent - Pit Boss Shaft Sinking

Job Description

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Company description

At STRABAG around 89,000 people working on progress at more than 2,400 locations worldwide. Uniqueness and individual strengths characterise both our projects and each of us as individuals. Whether its building construction, civil engineering, road construction, underground engineering, bridge building, tunnelling, construction material production, project development or building management – we are always one step ahead so that we can become the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe. Diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities are integral to this, who we are as a company and how we work.

Together we work as partners to complete projects successfully and grow with new challenges. Together we achieve great things. Let's progress!

Job description

• Demonstrated success in a Pit Boss role for shaft sinking works, specifically focusing on underpinning & caisson of segmental linings, SCL for shafts, adits and groundwater management in line with BS 6164 requirements.
• Extensive, hands-on background in shaft construction.
• Strong understanding of heavy plant operations.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and excavation support sheets.
• Determining efficient methodologies for works delivery and communicating these to engineers, management and workforce or subcontractors.
• Supporting the project behavioural safety programme to maintain a high performing, collaborative culture within the team.
• Directing site operations, managing subcontractors and coordinating daily workloads for plant and labour.
• Setting the highest standards for health and safety and environmental compliance.
• Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with project specifications.
• Ensuring all works are delivered in accordance with the programme and budget, identifying strategies to improve schedule and cost performance.

Required profile

Skills/Experience

• Previous experience in shaft sinking using SCL and segmental lining.
• Experience/knowledge of working on a major project.
• Experience acting as a Pit Boss.
• In depth knowledge of BS6164.
• Experienced in SCL tunnel & adit works.
• Drives Health and Safety Standards.
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Able to manage projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality.
• Good communication skills.

Qualifications

• CSCS Gold Sup. Card.
• EFNARC Examiner.
• SMSTS Trained.
• TSTS - Tunnel Safety Training Scheme.
• Safety Critical Medical. xwzovoh
• Abrasive Wheels Trained / Hot Works Permit.

What we offer

• diverse career opportunities
• competitive compensation