Foreman (Traffic Management)

VolkerWessels UK Ltd.; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Birthday leave

Flexible working

Employee Assistance

Job summary

VolkerWessels UK Ltd. is seeking a proactive Foreman to lead traffic management operations from our West Sussex depots. You will ensure works comply with NHSS 12D, Chapter 8, and safety standards while guiding operatives and trainees.

Role requires a valid CSCS and UK driving licence, with NHSS 12A/B Foreman and 12D qualifications highly preferred. Competitive salary and benefits offered with opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in traffic management operations.
• Experience in highways maintenance is preferred.
• Holder of a valid CSCS card is required.
• NHSS 12D M1-M6 qualification is essential.
• NHSS 12A/B Foreman qualification is essential.
• Full valid UK driving licence is required.
• First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.

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 training needs.

Skills

Traffic management

Highways maintenance

CSCS card

NHSS 12D M1-M6

NHSS 12A/B Foreman

UK driving licence

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.

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 West Sussex depots.

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

• Previous experience in traffic management operations
• Previous experience in highways maintenance
• Holder of valid CSCS card
• Holder of NHSS 12D M1-M6
• Holder of NHSS 12A/B Foreman
• Holder of full valid UK driving license
• Holder of valid First Aid at Work qualification (desirable)

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

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 salary
• 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.