Highways Construction Supervisor

Civic Recruitment Limited; Hambleton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Supervisor to oversee the Property Service, delivering building maintenance and capital projects across North Yorkshire. You will provide day-to-day supervision of construction works and highways, guiding operatives and subcontractors while ensuring quality, environmental, and safety obligations are met.

The role involves managing daily programmes, planning resources, and maintaining accurate records for audits.

Qualifications

• SMSTS and CSCS Managers Card and First Aid at Work are required.
• Experience with Quality Assurance and health & safety legislation is essential.
• Knowledge of JCT/NEC forms of Contract is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily works programmes, plan materials, plant and labour while tracking costs.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are met and IMS procedures followed on site.
• Line manage operational staff, coach and conduct end-of-year performance reviews.
• Assess traffic management and ensure compliance with streetworks regulations.
• Record site progress, manage valuations and maintain audit-ready records.
• Participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota for emergency maintenance.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Education

SMSTS, CSCS Managers Card, First Aid at Work, CITB MAP HSE Test

NVQ Construction Site Management (6) or HNC/HND

Temporary Works Coordinator

Fire Marshall

NEBOSH/IOSH

Asbestos Aware

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

• We are seeking a Supervisor to oversee the Property Service, delivering building maintenance and capital projects. You will provide day-to-day supervision of construction works and highways, overseeing operatives and subcontractors while ensuring strict adherence to quality, environmental, and safety obligations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily works programmes, planning materials, plant, and labour while collating costs to meet financial targets.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements, develop safety plans, and oversee IMS procedures such as site inspections and inductions.
• Line manage operational staff, including coaching, mentoring, and conducting end-of-year performance reviews (PDR process).
• Assess traffic management, ensuring all works align with legal streetworks requirements.
• Record site progress, ensure valuations are generated, and accurately maintain records in relevant systems for audit purposes.
• Participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota (including nights, weekends, and bank holidays) to respond to emergency maintenance activities.

Experience

• Proven experience managing projects in the Property, Civil Engineering, Building, and Construction Industry, delivering on time and within budget.
• Good understanding of Quality Assurance and working knowledge of implementing relevant health and safety legislation.
• Good knowledge of JCT/NEC forms of Contract.

Qualifications

• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS), CSCS Managers Card, First Aid at Work, and CITB MAP Health, Safety & Environment Test.
• 6 NVQ Construction Site Management or HNC/HND, Temporary Works Coordinator, Fire Marshall, NEBOSH/IOSH, and Asbestos Aware.
• Good IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office packages (Word, Excel).

Additional Information

• Working hours: 40 hours per week (Includes participation in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota)
• Enhanced DBS Check required (with Children's Barred List)
• Full driving licence and use of a vehicle to travel across North Yorkshire sites
• We work on a biweekly payment schedule.
• This is an Onsite/Field-based North Yorkshire (Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather and undertake physical requirements)