Shift Manager

Location: West London

Job Purpose

The Shift Manager will be responsible for overseeing the technical and engineering aspects of the construction ensuring the team deliver safely and efficiently to meet programme deliverables.

Required Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure that works are being carried out correctly and in accordance with any RAMS

• React to any anomalies in both excavation parameters and surface settlements

• Inform TBM Tunnel manager of any anomalies and special circumstances where applicable

• Person in charge in response to any Emergency situation that may occur within the underground works

• Provide instruction and support to Shift Engineers

• Ensure correct record keeping for all shift operations

• Ensure adequacy of materials and equipment required for carrying out the shift work

• Ensure that regular testing of materials is carried out in accordance with the works requirements

• Management and control of Sub-Contractors

• Support the professional development of personnel within the team

• Own the construction risks associated with the works and participate in risk review meetings

• Set an example to others in respect of H&S requirements and reporting

• Liaise with staff and operatives to control workload and obtain feedback on production and H&S concerns

• Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor degree of equivalent in an Engineering discipline (preferably Civil, Structural or Mechanical)

• SMSTS trained (Mandatory)

• IOSH Managing Safely in Construction (Preferable but not mandatory)

• CSCS Card

Company Background 
The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.

LIFE Culture
We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Disability Confident Committed 
We are a disability confident employer and we're 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.

Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at HR@josephgallagher.co.uk.