Assistant Highways Supervisor

Amey; Forfar; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Highways Supervisor to join their team in Forfar. This permanent role involves supporting operations management, ensuring compliance, and maintaining records for a vital highways network. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative skills, a keen understanding of client needs, and the ability to manage teams effectively. With a commitment to creating sustainable communities, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to essential infrastructure projects while enjoying a supportive work environment that values career development and community involvement.

Benefits

Career Development

Generous Pension Scheme

Minimum 24 Days Holiday

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Online Voucher Portal

Community Involvement Days

Qualifications

• Strong administrative background within highways is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence is mandatory for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support supervisors and monitor compliance and records.
• Assist with winter maintenance and prepare reports.
• Interview prospective employees and arrange training.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Team Management

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Client Business Understanding

Emergency Service Participation

Education

SVQ Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Assistant Highways Supervisor to join our NMC NE account in Forfar.

Our NMC NE account is working in partnership with Transport Scotland Northeast since August 2022, with an increased focus on supporting the creation of sustainable futures for communities. Together we will achieve net zero targets and improve the customer experience.

Covering 593Km of network, we provide routine highways, bridges and structure maintenance as well as designing and managing road safety schemes.

By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all-weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create well-functioning, safe spaces which minimise disruption, keep people moving and support thriving communities.

The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week Monday – Friday, with overnight & weekend working as required by the business.

This role would be ideal for candidates with a strong administrative background within highways.

Responsibilities

• Support supervisors and operations management.
• Monitor compliance and maintain records.
• Assist with winter maintenance and incident investigations.
• Deputise for supervisors during absence.
• Prepare reports and assist with planning.
• Process orders, invoices, and timesheets.
• Ensure accurate recording of work for client claims.
• Arrange sub-contractors and training.
• Interview prospective employees.

Requirements

• SVQ level 3 qualifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of client business needs.
• Strong interpersonal and team management skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Participation in emergency and winter service delivery.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Desirable: CDM 2015 awareness and SSSTS certification.

What We Can Offer You

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan.
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to.
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership.
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers.
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

Application Guidance
Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!

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