Foreman (Traffic Management)

VolkerWessels; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Birthday day off

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

VolkerHighways is seeking a proactive Foreman to lead traffic management teams from our Wokingham depot. You will install, maintain, and remove traffic management in line with NHSS 12 and Chapter 8, ensuring safety and quality on highways and street lighting term maintenance projects.

The role requires hands-on supervision, a valid CSCS card, and NHSS 12D/M1-M6 or NHSS 12A/B Foreman qualifications, plus a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic management operations.
• Experience in highways maintenance.
• CSCS card holder.
• NHSS 12D M1-M6 holder.
• NHSS 12A/B Foreman holder.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver traffic management operations in line with NHSS 12 and Chapter 8 (12A/B & 12D).

Education

CSCS card

NHSS 12D M1-M6

NHSS 12A/B Foreman

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Job Summary

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

Company

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 Wokingham depot.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver traffic management operations in line with NHSS 12 and Chapter 8 (12A/B & 12D), driving license Holder of valid First Aid at Work qualification (desirable)

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.

• 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

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.

Recruitment Information

Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs.

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