Highways NEC Supervisor

Manpower (United Kingdom); Norwich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is supporting a leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy in the search for an experienced Highways NEC4 Supervisor to join their transportation team. The role focuses on supervising highway infrastructure schemes, ensuring QA, witnessing testing, and managing defects in line with contract requirements and standards.

Reporting to the Client Project Manager, you will review ITPs, witness testing, maintain records, and participate in meetings to support safe,

Qualifications

• Degree/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in design and construction of highway infrastructure.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of the NEC Contracts and NEC4 Supervisor duties.

Responsibilities

• Undertake the duties of NEC4 Supervisor as stated in the NEC 4 ECC.
• Familiarise with project designs and raise constructability queries focusing on safety and quality.
• Review Inspection and Test Plans to agree witnessing requirements.
• Witness on-site testing and commissioning and maintain records of results.
• Identify and notify defects in accordance with the contract.
• Verify workmanship and material compliance with contract specifications.
• Monitor progress and advise Client Project Manager of risks and issues.
• Submit weekly reports on progress, safety, quality and completion status.
• Maintain records of inspections, tests and audits.
• Attend on-site and off-site meetings as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Client facing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Degree/HND in Civil Engineering or related disciplines

Job description

We are supporting a leading engineering and infrastructure consultancy in the search for an experienced Highways NEC4 Supervisor to join their transportation team.

Working within an integrated project delivery environment, you'll act as the NEC4 Supervisor on major highway infrastructure schemes, overseeing quality assurance, witnessing inspections and testing, identifying defects, and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with contract requirements, industry standards, and project specifications. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of high-profile highways projects while working closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking the duties of Supervisor as stated in the Contract (NEC 4 ECC).
• Acquainting yourself with the schemes design and raising queries with regards to constructability in terms of safety and quality.
• Reviewing the Inspection and Test Plans to agree witnessing requirements.
• Witnessing on-site testing and commissioning and keeping appropriate records of results.
• Identification and notification of any Defects in accordance with the contract
• Verifying the standards of work and the materials supplied by the contractor are as specified in accordance with the Contract
• Monitoring the progress of the works providing advice to the Client Project Manager of any risks and issues.
• Submitting reports on a weekly basis to the Client Project Manager to advise on progress and the status of construction related safety, quality and completion issues;
• Maintaining appropriate records of site inspections, tests and audits.
• Attending meetings and inspections, both on and off site as required.
• As part of the integrated delivery team you will be expected to contribute to:

- Maintaining high standards of safety and quality control on the contract via the monitoring of the construction works;

- Resolution of technical problems on site;

- Representing the company in a professional and diligent manner; meeting and collaborating with the integrated delivery team to form strong working relationships.

Qualifications/Experience

• Degree/HND in Civil Engineering or related disciplines
• Experience of the design and construction of highway infrastructure projects
• Good writing, client-facing and communication skills
• Diligent, proactive and thorough approach to detail.
• Collaborative and practical approach to problem solving
• Knowledge of the Design Manual Road and Bridges and Specification for Highway Works
• Experience in carrying out duties of NEC supervisor
• Working knowledge of the NEC Contracts