Working for Hays on behalf of a market-leading specialist tunnelling contractor, this is an opportunity to help deliver a major programme of utility tunnelling and associated shaft works in Northampton. You''ll be acting as a key subcontractor partner to a tier-one principal contractor, overseeing safe, timely and high-quality delivery out on site.Your new role Lead day-to-day site delivery of utility tunnelling operations, including shaft sinking and temporary works.Plan works and sequences with the principal contractor and utility owners; coordinate interfaces across civils, MEICA and reinstatement teams.Own HandS leadership on site: daily briefings, RAMS and permits, compliance with CDM, confined space and lifting procedures.Drive programme, quality and productivity: manage ITPs/ITCs, QA records, progress reporting, materials/plant and subcontractor performance.Collaborate with engineering and commercial teams on change control, measures and cost/value, ensuring variations are documented and agreed. What you''ll need to succeedBackground and experience Proven track record delivering utilities tunnelling as a subcontractor on major civils/utilities schemes.Hands-on experience of microtunnelling/AVN, pipe jacking, auger boring, shaft sinking/caissons; TBM or SCL exposure is a plus.Strong site leadership, stakeholder management and interface control with principal contractors and utility asset owners.Confident with RAMS, ITPs/QA, permits, temporary works, and short-term ..... full job details .....