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HS2’s main works civils contractor BBV (Balfour Beatty Vinci) is your potential employer. It is a JV of well established companies. Please read the job announcement and apply without delay via the link at the bottom.

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Job Reference: BBV00392

Balfour Beatty Vinci has an exciting opportunity for a Tunnel Pit Boss to join our team to work across our Long Itchington Wood Tunnel & Bromford Tunnel sites.

Role Purpose:

The position of Pit Boss (Tunnels) is required to cover the scope of tunnelling works for Sub Lot 1 for Stage 2 and will be reporting to the BBV Tunnel Works Manager. The Tunnel Pit Boss will be operating from a section of works within Sub Lot 1 e.g. starting with the construction of the Long Itchington Wood North Portal Tunnel Main Compound and progressing onto the LIW and BRO tunnelling operations. The recruitment is necessary in order to deliver the construction works in Sub Lot 1. Also, the Tunnel Pit Boss will be responsible for managing a section of works according to a specific discipline (tunnel), interfacing with other teams /crews and managing a various working crews and / or sub-contractors within the same discipline. Working with the Operations, Management, Health & Safety and Commercial Teams, Subcontractors and occasional interface with the Client.

The Tunnel Pit Boss is required to support the Tunnel Construction Manager, Superintendents and Tunnel Works Manager to coordinate the safe delivery of all operational activities on site, ensuring Health and Safety, Quality and Environment needs are met along with programme and budget requirements. Take the lead with front line supervisors and the supply chain to ensure BBV values are built into their culture and BBV objectives are achieved.
What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities:

    Project professional image of self and the company
    Set personal example and promote best practise in safety, quality and environment
    Comply with all company policies and procedures
    Build and develop the team to deliver all aspects of the project requirements
    Ensure inspection regimes are completed in accordance with requirements and timescales
    Assist line manager / engineers with programming and production of method statements
    Contribute to weekly meetings and QF regarding safety, progress, resourcing, costs and programme
    Ensure all statutory weekly or daily inspections are carried out, e.g. weekly safety and environment tours
    Assist and promote the development of the workforce e.g. identify training requirements, review the performance of the workforce and ensure delivery of toolbox talks
    Ensure high standard of quality on the works to at least meet the specification requirements
    Responsible for the daily coordination of the TBM tunnelling, including tunnel logistics and support services
    Responsible for the daily coordination of the SCL tunnelling, including tunnel logistics and support services
    Direct authority over the tunnel and pit bottom workspace, and ultimate control of access to tunnel works
    Responsible for ensuring the correct and safe operation of tunnel equipment
    Coordinate with the Mechanical and Electrical Teams to arrange repairs and facilitate maintenance works

Safety:

    Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety
    Contribute to safety initiatives
    Lead by example

Quality:

    Follow BBV management systems
    Be responsible for the quality of your own work
    Ensure continuous improvement
    Identify and manage risk and ensure control measures are followed

Environment:

    Proactively take measures to eliminate/minimise potential environmental impacts;
    Demonstrate a personal commitment to environmental issues
    Actively participate in the identification of environmental hazards and implement site control and preventive measures

Engineering/Planning:

    Understands key milestones and priorities
    Work to the deadlines required by the programme

Client/Communication:

    Act in the best interests of the project in all dealings with the Client, suppliers, workforce and public

Commercial:

    Recording of bulk supply materials
    Daily diary record
    Have full understanding of procedures governing how we manage risk
    Understand the effect of risk on the programme and financial outcome of the project
    Be aware that risks are shared under the contract and which ones are relevant to your particular element of your project
    Read procedures and guidance and receive explanation/discussion from the works manager
    Ensure that any outstanding snagging/defect correction work is notified to your Line Manager

Who we're looking for

Experience and knowledge:

    Successful experience within similar tunnelling environment.
    Good knowledge of safety legislation and environment issues.
    Thorough knowledge of TBM and SCL tunnelling procedures and working methods.
    Knowledge of best practise in safety, quality and environment.
    Experience in completing effective Performance and Development Reviews
    Experience of maintaining good relations with Client representatives
    Knowledge of government legislation and JV policy on all matters relating to safety and environment.
    Must be able to lead the shift tunnel team / crew(s)

This role requires individuals with strong up to date legislation knowledge and industry best practice in all aspects. The individual will have an understanding of the principles of framework procurement and experience within the most current forms of procurement. Good interpersonal and communication skills are required, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with team members under time pressure.
The individual should have a desire to continuously pursue innovation and development, with a focus on the customer and the BBV business.

Must have required qualifications, skills, behaviours and attributes:

    NVQ Level 4 - Construction Site Supervision or similar
    SMSTS Certificate
    CSCS Supervisor Card
    TSTS (Tunnel Safety Training Scheme)
    Willing to take on further training as needed e.g. emergency rescue, lift supervisor, temporary works supervisor etc.

Why work for us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is responsible for designing and building part of the most exciting and challenging railway project in Europe: HS2.

We are building the West Midlands section of HS2™s Phase One route, spanning approximately 90km from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire. We will be employing thousands of people in the area to design and build the civil infrastructure for HS2 through the West Midlands area and are looking for a wide range of experts to join the team and support this unique, ground breaking project.

We value diversity and celebrate individual differences, believing that our inclusive culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic and innovative organisation.

You could help us build that civil infrastructure:

    42 viaducts totaling over 11km, 66 over-bridges;
    More than 35 cuttings reaching over 30km;
    56 culverts and other under-bridges;
    66 embankments reaching over 33km;
    Building four motorway crossings requiring box structures and six interfaces with the existing rail requiring both dive-under and over-bridge structures.

About us

Balfour Beatty Vinci is a long established joint venture between two global leaders in the delivery of critical infrastructure. Working together for over 30 years, we have been successful in delivering a number of significant infrastructures creating unrivaled expertise and capability across rail, highways and aviation sectors in the UK and beyond. In 2008, we announced our formal alliance with the aim of delivering modern and innovative solutions to the UK's infrastructure needs. Since then, our collaboration has gone from strength to strength. We've successfully bid and delivered a number of key projects for Crossrail and Highways England Smart Motorways Programme. Balfour Beatty VINCI is a powerhouse for critical infrastructure. Our partnership - between two of the world's largest construction companies - creates unrivaled expertise and capability across rail, highways and aviation sectors in the UK and beyond.

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