Highways NEC Supervisor

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 151,536,000 - 165,312,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd seeks an experienced Highways NEC4 Supervisor to oversee QA on major highway schemes in Norwich. You will witness inspections, supervise testing, identify defects and ensure works align with contract requirements, industry standards and project specs within an integrated delivery environment.

Applicants should hold NEC4 ECC Supervisor Accreditation, a Civil Engineering degree or equivalent, and proven highway construction experience.

Qualifications

• NEC4 ECC Supervisor Accreditation required.
• Degree/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in design and construction of highway infrastructure.
• Strong writing, client-facing and communication skills.
• Collaborative and proactive problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking the duties of NEC4 Supervisor as per contract (ECC).
• Review design information and raise constructability queries for safety and quality.
• Review Inspection and Test Plans and witnessing requirements.
• Witness on-site testing and commissioning; keep records of results.
• Identify defects; verify materials meet contract specs and monitor progress.
• Submit weekly progress reports to Client Project Manager; maintain site records.
• Attend meetings and inspections on and off site; collaborate with the integrated delivery team.

Skills

NEC4 contracts knowledge

Strong communication

Client-facing

Team collaboration

Education

Degree/HND in Civil Engineering or related disciplines

Job description

This contract position as a Highways NEC4 Supervisor in Norwich offers £55.00 per hour for a 40-hour week. The successful candidate will oversee quality assurance on major highway infrastructure schemes, witnessing inspections and testing while identifying defects. They will ensure works comply with contract requirements, industry standards, and project specifications. Acting within an integrated delivery environment, the postholder collaborates closely with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts and highway construction practices is essential. This role suits an experienced professional seeking involvement in high-profile transportation projects. The contract is offered through Manpower UK, with negotiable terms for the right applicant.

Highways NEC4 Supervisor £55.00 per hour 40 hours per week

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

• NEC4 ECC Supervisor Accreditation
• 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