💼 Full-Time Position

TBM Operator - Microtunnelling

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Joseph Gallagher Limited
📍 east london, eastern cape, South-Africa
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Location
east london, South-Africa
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Posted
June 10, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

CONTRACT/PERM

Joseph Gallagher is the leading UK based Civil Engineering & Tunnelling sub‑contractor, growing significantly in the last 37 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.

As the MTBM Operator, you will be required to:

Oversee a successful TBM drive, through the correct planning and effective management of change. The role requires experience of assembling, maintaining and operating complex tunnel boring systems. Ensuring the tunnel is delivered to the correct quality and specification and without any safety issues.

On a day to day basis you will be:

  • Checking plans and drawings for works being carried out.
  • Reviewing site surveys & documentation.
  • Mobilising Systems to the required functional and safe layouts.
  • Setting...