Head of Shafts

Head of Shafts - Major Infrastructure Project
Location: Acton, London
Salary: 100,000 + Competitive Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Shafts to take on a leading role on one of the UK's most rewarding infrastructure projects. The Head of Shafts will oversee the delivery of complex subterranean works including shaft sinking and the connections of various tunnels across the project. This would be an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Manager or Contracts Manager with previous tunnelling experience to take a significant step forward in their career.

As the Head of Shafts, You will provide strategic leadership for eight individual shaft assets across this high profile project. This is a high-impact position where you will lead a multidisciplinary team of Project Managers through the entire lifecycle-from design development to final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement the strategy for all shaft works.
• Manage and motivate a team of Project Managers and multidisciplinary staff.
• Drive a culture of safety and quality, embedding lessons learned into every phase.
• Build collaborative relationships to resolve challenges in a complex environment.

About You

• Proven experience in major infrastructure, specifically tunnelling and shaft sinking.
• A relentless commitment to health, safety, and quality standards.
• The ability to lead multiple assets and teams under pressure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Why Join Us?
You will work within a highly skilled, dynamic team on a project that is shaping the future of UK infrastructure. The successful candidate can expect a rewarding career that includes excellent long term career prospects, a strong work life balance and the opportunity to put your own mark on a major project. You'll also be offered a generous salary & package that includes:

• Starting salary of 90,000 to 100,000
• Travel allowance of 7,000
• Paid travel
• London weighting allowance ( 2,500)
• Up to 10% matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• 26 days leave + bank holidays

If you're an experienced Project Manager or Contract Manager with a background in similar work and keen on progressing your career, my client would love to hear from you. To find out more, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on (phone number removed).

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