Head of Shafts (Civils)

Overview

Role: Head of Shafts (Civils) Lead - Major Infrastructure Programme

Location: London

Salary: £70,000 to £82,000 + Package

Sector: Construction • Type: Permanent

L ondon Leader ship role within a Tier-One delivery team for a major infrastructure programme. This senior appointment leads all civils activity across a portfolio of shafts and headhouses within a key tunnelling unit on a multi billion pound project central to the nation's transport future.

Role Overview

As the Head of Shafts (Civils) Lead, you will direct all phases of shaft design and construction, including temporary works, shaft sinking, SCL works, secondary linings, and associated FRC structures. The role governs interface with tunnelling operations, ensuring programme, cost, quality, and safety objectives are met in line with client assurance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational planning for shaft construction and associated civil works.
• Drive delivery of multiple concurrent shaft projects, ensuring integration with TBM and tunnelling activities.
• Oversee design development and assurance of temporary and permanent works.
• Enforce construction quality, cost, and schedule compliance across all sites.
• Manage contractor performance and strengthen supply chain relationships.
• Champion health, safety, and environmental excellence across all operations.
• Maintain robust stakeholder engagement, ensuring transparent reporting and alignment with project objectives.
• Identify and implement efficiency, innovation, and value-engineering initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Advanced engineering qualification (MSc, CEng, or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years' experience in heavy civils, tunnelling, or underground construction.
• Proven leadership of major, complex UK infrastructure projects.
• Strong project management background with experience overseeing multiple sites.
• Recent experience within a contracting or construction engineering environment.
• Full understanding of UK safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Competence with project management systems for scheduling, cost, and performance tracking.
• Demonstrated success driving innovation in tunnelling or shaft methodologies.

Benefits and Career Development

• Starting salary of £70,000 to £82,000
• London Weighting Allowance (£2,500)
• 25 days leave + bank holidays
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Strategic leadership position within a nationally significant programme
• Exposure to cutting-edge tunnelling and civils delivery methodologies
• Defined progression pathway within a globally recognised infrastructure partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead role on a high-profile, major infrastructure project. For more information, contact Matt Clegg at Gold Group: .

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