Highways Maintenance Lead & Safety Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Competitive annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Job summary

VolkerHighways is seeking a Supervisor for the Highways Term Maintenance contract, working from the Clutton depot. You will lead in-house and subcontract teams to meet operational, financial, and contract requirements.

The role focuses on day-to-day reactive and planned highway maintenance, safety, resource planning, and liaison with clients and stakeholders. UK Civil engineering experience preferred; NEC contract knowledge and CSCS/SSSTS/NRSWA would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of construction management.
• Familiar with NEC forms of contract.
• CSCS, SSSTS, NRSWA Supervisor and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day delivery of reactive and planned highway maintenance works.
• Lead and support operational teams, providing guidance, coaching and performance management.
• Ensure all works are completed safely, efficiently, to specification and within budget.
• Implement and monitor safe systems of work, conducting regular site inspections and safety briefings.
• Plan workloads, allocate resources and coordinate labour, materials, plant and traffic management requirements.
• Monitor quality standards, productivity and programme performance across all assigned works.
• Maintain accurate site records, including diaries, inspections, work updates and contract documentation.
• Manage stock levels, depot operations and the safe use of company vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery.
• Support the wider management team and undertake additional duties as required.

Skills

Construction management knowledge

Tools

CSCS

SSSTS

NRSWA Supervisor

First Aid

NEC forms of contract

Job description

VolkerHighways is seeking a Supervisor for the Highways Term Maintenance contract, working from the Clutton depot. You will lead in-house and subcontract teams to meet operational, financial, and contract requirements.

The role focuses on day-to-day reactive and planned highway maintenance, safety, resource planning, and liaison with clients and stakeholders. UK Civil engineering experience preferred; NEC contract knowledge and CSCS/SSSTS/NRSWA would be advantageous.