Freelance Highways Ganger — Lead Team on Site

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Linear Recruitment Ltd in Brackley, Northamptonshire seeks an experienced Highways Ganger for a freelance, ongoing role. You will lead a team on a busy highways site, organise daily workloads and ensure all work is carried out safely and to required standards.

The role requires strong leadership, the ability to read drawings and coordinate site activities, with a focus on productivity and timely delivery. Immediate start offered on a 12-month ongoing project.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Ganger in highways or civil engineering.
• Good knowledge of highways construction and groundworks.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Ability to organise and manage a team effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and motivate a team of highways operatives.
• Organise and allocate daily work activities.
• Ensure works follow drawings and specifications.
• Maintain high health and safety standards on site.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and equipment.
• Oversee drainage, kerbing, paving, excavations and reinstatement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health and safety awareness

Reading drawings

Team organisation

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS

CSCS or CPCS card

First Aid at Work

Job description

Linear Recruitment Ltd in Brackley, Northamptonshire seeks an experienced Highways Ganger for a freelance, ongoing role. You will lead a team on a busy highways site, organise daily workloads and ensure all work is carried out safely and to required standards.

The role requires strong leadership, the ability to read drawings and coordinate site activities, with a focus on productivity and timely delivery. Immediate start offered on a 12-month ongoing project.