Construction Supervisor

Essex Highways; Crewe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Pay

Competitive salary

Extra leave up to 5 days

RJ Rewards discounts

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Job summary

Ringway Jacobs seeks a capable supervisor to oversee highways capital works across carriageway and footway improvements, structure patching, surface treatment and street furniture upgrades. You will ensure works run to program, safely and within budget, with close liaison to the supply chain and authorities.

Applicants should hold NRSWA/SSSTS/SMSTS/CSCS Supervisor or related qualifications, possess a full driving licence and communicate clearly.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, preferably highways.
• Ability to supervise work near underground services.
• Experience in supervision or use of traffic management preferred.
• Current, Full Driving Licence.
• Good IT, written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to provide quality and cost-effective solutions.
• Systematic, logical approach to works.
• Maintain high quality standards and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of allocated works within the annual programme of works.
• Ensuring projects are developed and delivered safely on time and to budget as per the Works Information.
• Ensure that all projects comply with Health and Safety Regulations and CDM requirements.
• Review of Supply Chain Partners Risk Assessments, Method Statements and COSHH for all allocated schemes.
• Carry out site inductions and issue permit to work, promoting RJ’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Procedures at all times.
• Co‑ordination and integration of resources to deliver a project or programme, utilising internal staff, shareholder resources, external consultants and contractors as required.
• Ensure Supply Chain Partners deliver to all agreed standards.
• Produce weekly progress reports and complete daily site diaries.
• Supervision of out of hours works either night or weekend working from time to time.
• Other Ad Hoc duties to fulfil the requirement of the role.

Skills

NRSWA Supervisor

SSSTS

SMSTS

CSCS Supervisor

Temporary Works Supervisor

First Aid at Work

Job description

Reporting to the Construction team leader to deliver an end-to-end highways capital programme to include carriageway and footway improvements, structure patching and surface treatment programmes, road marking replacements, vehicle restraint systems works and street furniture improvements.

Supervision Responsibilities

• Supervision of allocated works within the annual programme of works.
• Ensuring that projects are developed and delivered safely on time and to budget as per the Works Information.
• Ensure that all projects comply with Health and Safety Regulations and CDM requirements.
• Review of Supply Chain Partners Risk Assessments, Method Statements and COSHH for all allocated schemes.
• Carry out site inductions and issue permit to work, promoting RJ’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Procedures at all times.
• Co‑ordination and integration of resources to deliver a project or programme, utilising internal staff, shareholder resources, external consultants and contractors as required.
• Ensure Supply Chain Partners deliver to all agreed standards.
• Produce weekly progress reports and complete daily site diaries.
• Supervision of out of hours works either night or weekend working from time to time.
• Other Ad Hoc duties to fulfil the requirement of the role.

Eligibility and Skills

This role will be a good fit for you if:

You have any of the following qualifications: NRSWA Supervisor, SSSTS, SMSTS, CSCS Supervisor, Temporary Works Supervisor, First Aid at Work.

• Experience working in the construction industry, preferably highways.
• Experience undertaking construction work in the vicinity of underground services.
• Experience in the supervision or use of traffic management preferred.
• Current, Full Driving Licence.
• Good IT, written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to provide the best solutions in terms of quality and cost.
• Apply a systematic and logical approach in to works.
• Work to a high specification in order to improve and maintain quality.
• Retain a formal and professional manner, reflect on difficult situations and stand back from people and remain unemotional in order to resolve problems.

Culture and Working Arrangements

At Ringway Jacobs we recognise that our people make the difference, and in order to do what we do well, particular care is taken in nurturing and investing in our people. That’s why you will always be given the opportunity to utilise your expertise and develop your career.

Ringway Jacobs recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles. We therefore welcome applications from people looking for an alternative working pattern e.g. part‑time hours, job share etc. Please let us know on your CV or cover letter if this is what you are looking for.

Benefits

• Sick Pay
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days extra leave
• A variety of discounts through our “RJ Rewards” app, including restaurants, holidays, days out etc
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme

The Company

We are Ringway Jacobs, a leading highways service provider working with local authorities across the UK. Formed in 2005, specifically to provide road network management solutions to local government, our unique blend of engineering capability, innovation and customer care make us the best in class. We support over 10,000 miles of highways, 10,000 miles of footway, almost 7,800 miles of public rights of way and 242,000 street lights. We excel in delivering safe, sustainable service excellence, through our passion, integrity and collaborative culture.

Ringway Jacobs is an equal opportunities employer. We wish to ensure equality of opportunity in employment and the fair treatment of all our employees. As part of this commitment, we proudly support the Armed Forces Community by identifying roles for which we can offer a guaranteed interview to service leavers, veterans, reservists, cadet force adult volunteers, and military spouses/partners who meet the essential criteria for the position.

If you require further details, please contact our Recruitment Team on 0330 311 2502 or e-mail them on [e-mail].