Freelance Highways Site Supervisor – Junction Upgrade

Kenton Black; Horsforth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a Freelance Highways Supervisor for a junction upgrade project in Leeds. The successful candidate will supervise site activities and ensure that all tasks are safely delivered on time and to specification. Candidates should have experience in supervising highways projects and hold necessary certifications. This role offers a competitive rate of £25 - £27 per hour for a duration of approximately 6-8 months.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising highways projects, ideally local authority schemes.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple site activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise site activities for highways and drainage works.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and plant.
• Carry out site inspections and maintain quality, safety, and environmental standards.
• Liaise with the Site Manager, Engineer, and local authorities.
• Keep detailed site records, permits, and documentation.

Skills

Supervising highways projects

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Health & safety understanding

Temporary traffic management

Education

SSSTS or SMSTS certification

CSCS card (Supervisor or Manager level)

Job description

A civil engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a Freelance Highways Supervisor for a junction upgrade project in Leeds. The successful candidate will supervise site activities and ensure that all tasks are safely delivered on time and to specification. Candidates should have experience in supervising highways projects and hold necessary certifications. This role offers a competitive rate of £25 - £27 per hour for a duration of approximately 6-8 months.