Title:  Tunnel Foreperson

The Project:

John Holland, CPB Contractors and Ghella has commenced design and construction work for the Sydney Metro West – Eastern Tunnelling Package.

With a contract worth $1.63 billion, the Eastern Tunnelling Package includes construction of 3.5-kilometre tunnels under Sydney Harbour between The Bays and the Sydney CBD, and the excavation of Pyrmont and Hunter Street stations. Starting at The Bays, tunnel boring machines will cross the harbour near the Anzac Bridge, before heading to the new Pyrmont station and then under Darling Harbour before reaching Hunter Street in the heart of the CBD.

This is the final piece in the puzzle to deliver the city-shaping Sydney Metro West project.

Once completed, Sydney Metro West will double rail capacity between greater Paramatta and the Sydney CBD, with travel times of around 20 minutes between the two centres.

The Role:

We are looking for an experienced Tunnel Foreman with previous Tunnelling/Underground and strong Excavation experience. You will be responsible for coordinating site teams to deliver the relevant scopes of works in accordance with the project plans and specifications.

• Management of directly employed work crews and subcontractors.
• Managing scope of works to ensure site-based activities are planned and delivered in advance of their target date, providing smart, safe construction solutions.
• Ensure all site works are planned and delivered in compliance with required technical specifications, relevant legislation, approvals, standards, and deed obligations.
• Ensuring that positive relationships are developed and maintained with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to Safety, ensuring OH&S requirements and risk controls are considered in all construction planning and processes.

Skills and Exprience:

• 3-5 years in experience in a similar position. 
• Tunnelling or underground experience is essential and strong excavation experience. 
• Proven experience managing subcontracts and direct staff.
• Experience with scheduling, forecasting, documentation.
• Proven experience in delivering effective leadership and supervision.
• A very strong understanding and focus for OH&S.

What's on offer:

Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice packaging options available.

Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.

Learning and development opportunities where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, and technical and leadership training and development opportunities.

Inclusion and diversity is part of how we work and do what we do at ETP. Our active commitment to being an employer of choice is evident in the delivery of our Gender Equality Strategic Plan supported by our Pride, Celebrate Women, RAP and Grow networks.

Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it’s flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts, flexi-work, we’re committed to helping our people work flexibly.

What's in it for you when you join?

Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice packaging options available.

Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you’ll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.

Learning and development opportunities where you’ll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, and technical and leadership training and development opportunities.

Inclusion and diversity is part of how we work and do what we do at ETP. Our active commitment to being an employer of choice is evident in the delivery of our Gender Equality Strategic Plan supported by our Pride, Celebrate Women, RAP and Grow networks.

Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people. Whether it’s flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts, flexi-work, we’re committed to helping our people work flexibly.