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Name
Superintendent - Pit Boss Shaft Sinking
Date
Monday, September 28, 2026

Description & Requirements

Tasks
  • Demonstrated success in a Pit Boss role for shaft sinking works, specifically focusing on underpinning & caisson of segmental linings, SCL for shafts, adits and groundwater management in line with BS 6164 requirements.
  • Extensive, hands-on background in shaft construction.
  • Strong understanding of heavy plant operations.
  • Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and excavation support sheets.
  • Determining efficient methodologies for works delivery and communicating these to engineers, management and workforce or subcontractors.
  • Supporting the project behavioural safety programme to maintain a high performing, collaborative culture within the team.
  • Directing site operations, managing subcontractors and coordinating daily workloads for plant and labour.
  • Setting the highest standards for health and safety and environmental compliance.
  • Ensuring all works are completed in accordance with project specifications.
  • Ensuring all works are delivered in accordance with the programme and budget, identifying strategies to improve schedule and cost performance.