Highways Operations Lead: Reactive & Planned Maintenance

RG Setsquare; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

RG Setsquare is recruiting a Senior Supervisor to lead Supervisors and operatives on the Kent Highways contract in Ashford. You will drive reactive and routine works, ensuring safety and quality standards are met while meeting contractual requirements and client expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, proactive planning and the ability to manage multiple teams in a fast-paced environment to deliver efficient highway maintenance services across the region.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of multi-level teams in highway or similar operational settings.
• Experience delivering reactive, routine and planned maintenance works.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Supervisors and operational teams across the contract.
• Oversee reactive, routine and planned highway maintenance works.
• Ensure all works are carried out safely and in accordance with HSE requirements.
• Monitor productivity, performance and quality across operations.
• Support Area Manager in delivering contract KPIs and client objectives.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders and teams.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and increased efficiency.
• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork and high performance.

Skills

Leadership

Highways maintenance

Safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Team management

Job description

RG Setsquare is recruiting a Senior Supervisor to lead Supervisors and operatives on the Kent Highways contract in Ashford. You will drive reactive and routine works, ensuring safety and quality standards are met while meeting contractual requirements and client expectations.

The role requires strong leadership, proactive planning and the ability to manage multiple teams in a fast-paced environment to deliver efficient highway maintenance services across the region.