Tunnelling Supervisor

Tunnel Supervisor - Saudi Arabia

Major Underground Infrastructure Project

Joseph Gallagher Ltd is recruiting experienced Tunnel Supervisors for a large-scale tunnelling project in Saudi Arabia.

You will be responsible for supervising underground construction activities, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements.

Joseph Gallagher is the leading UK based Civil Engineering & Tunnelling sub-contractor, growing significantly in the last 40 years into an international business. We have an award-winning reputation, industry leading safety culture and have had the privilege to be a part of some of the most critical infrastructure projects taking place today. In the Middle East, we are leading the way in trenchless technology, carrying out all forms of non-disruptive, no dig construction techniques with extensive experience from long sea outfalls, Non-Disruptive Road Crossings to Oil and Gas Pipelines, understanding fully the requirements to operate in each of these sectors.

The Tunnelling Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the works and ensuring that each person under their control knows how to safely undertake the required tasks. The Tunnelling Supervisor helps to create and maintain a safe and healthy working environment, motivating the workforce and, ensuring efficiency and productivity in achieving the project targets. Key Responsibilities

• Supervise tunnelling crews and daily underground activities.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Coordinate excavation and support operations.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout construction.
• Liaise with engineers, foremen, and project management teams.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience supervising NATM/SCL tunnelling operations.
• Strong understanding of underground construction methods.
• Experience managing teams within live tunnelling environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Mobilisation

Immediate and short-notice candidates are highly desirable.

We are one of the UK's leading civil engineering and tunnelling contractors, offering a wide range of construction and specialist services.