Tunnelling Pit Boss

Company: Joseph Gallagher Limited
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Location: London
Job Description:

SOUTH EAST LONDON – ZONE 1

Competitive Rate

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.

Tunnelling Pit Boss Responsibilities

  • Manage Gangers and Lead Miners
  • Ensure that day to day lifting operations are controlled as defined by the Appointed Person (lifting).
  • Be responsible for the control of workplace transport in their areas of work
  • Ensure that personal protective equipment is provided and used as required by the site rules and procedures.
  • Maintain written records and site diary’s
  • Organise and manage the supply of materials in good time.
  • To provide expert advice, support and guidance relating to all works during day to day activities.

Tunnelling Pit Boss Experience

  • Have previous experience within a supervisor role managing Health and Safety on site.
  • CSCS Site supervisors Qualification
  • SMSTS or SSSTS Qualification
  • Tunnelling experience

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Posted: July 8th, 2026