Foreman (Traffic Management)

VolkerFitzpatrick Limited; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

VolkerHighways is seeking a proactive Foreman for the Traffic Management division in Brentwood. You will lead on site, install, maintain and remove TM in line with Chapter 8 and NHSS standards, and ensure all works meet safety and quality expectations.

You will supervise operatives, conduct site surveys, manage equipment, and handle documentation while supporting a culture of zero harm and customer satisfaction. A valid CSCS card and UK driving license are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic management operations
• Experience in highways maintenance
• CSCS card held
• NHSS12DM1-M6 and NHSS12A/B Foreman qualifications
• Full UK driving license
• First Aid at Work qualification desirable

Responsibilities

• Deliver traffic management operations in line with NHSS 12 and Chapter 8 standards
• Supervise and mentor operatives and trainees
• Ensure works are carried out safely, efficiently and to required standards
• Conduct site surveys and review/approve TM layouts as needed
• Maintain and check TM equipment and report defects promptly
• Complete all job records, permits and required documentation accurately
• Participate in call-out and weekend rotas, including emergency response
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and local authorities
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and permitting regulations
• Deliver team briefings and inductions, ensuring staff understand roles and risks
• Build strong client relationships and support high levels of customer satisfaction
• Report near misses and monitor performance to identify training needs

Skills

Traffic management operations

Highways maintenance

Health & safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

CSCS card

NHSS12DM1-M6

NHSS12A/B Foreman

First Aid at Work (desirable)

Job description

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

About the role

As a Foreman, you will lead by example in delivering a zero-compromise approach to Safety and Quality. Install, maintain, and remove traffic management in line with Chapter 8 and approved drawings. Work safely, comply with regulations, and represent VolkerHighways professionally at all times.

This Foreman position is based within the Traffic Management division, operating from our Brentwood depot.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver traffic management operations in line with NHSS 12 and Chapter 8 (12A/B & 12D)
• Supervise, support and mentor operatives and trainees
• Ensure all works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to required standards
• Conduct site surveys and review/approve TM layouts where required
• Maintain and check TM equipment, reporting defects promptly
• Complete all job records, permits, and required documentation accurately
• Participate in call-out and weekend rotas, including emergency response
• Liaise professionally with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, environmental and permitting regulations
• Deliver team briefings, inductions and ensure staff understand roles and risks
• Build strong client relationships and support high levels of customer satisfaction
• Report near misses, monitor performance, and identify team training needs

About you

• Previousexperience in traffic management operations
• Previousexperience in highways maintenance
• Holder of valid CSCS card
• Holder of NHSS12DM1-M6
• Holder ofNHSS12A/BForeman
• Holder offullvalidUKdriving license
• Holder of valid First Aid at Work qualification(desirable)

VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefit
• Flexible working opportunities
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional information

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.