Highways Schemes Supervisor

Pave Recruit Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pave Recruit Ltd is seeking an experienced highways site supervisor for London contracts. The role supports the Construction Manager in day‑to‑day delivery of investigations, improvements and road renewal schemes. You will oversee multiple contractors, ensure safety and compliance, and maintain detailed site records.

The ideal candidate has highways construction experience, NEC3 contract knowledge, and SMSTS/NRSWA. A full driving licence and CSCS card are preferred.

Qualifications

• Highways construction experience is essential.
• Knowledge of NEC3 form of contract is preferred.
• Knowledge of Highway Works specification.
• SMSTS or NRSWA is required.
• CSCS card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and check Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Construction Phase Plans.
• Monitor works programmes and liaise with contractor, client and Borough to meet dates.
• Liaise with designers, contractors, stakeholders and client.
• Maintain site records, photos, plant and labour resources.
• Manage permits to work and approvals per TKJV SHEMS.
• Ensure permitting conditions are followed and site rules observed.
• Resolve site construction issues and communicate changes to Scheme Engineer/Designer/QS.
• Ensure schemes are built per approved design and specifications.
• Provide daily site information for H&S file and EWN/CEs.

Skills

Highways construction experience

NEC3 contract knowledge

Highway Works specification knowledge

Multitask & manage contractors

Organisational/communication skills

Full manual driving licence

Temporary Works Co‑Ordinator / SUPP

Chapter 8 & Traffic Management

CSCS card preferred

Team player

SMSTS or NRSWA required

Job description

The Company:

Contributing to a significant amount of the UK's highways services, this company specialises in providing highways maintenance and management services to both public and private sector clients. In addition to highways maintenance, they cover network management, emergency response services, and traffic management. They have a strong focus on safety, sustainability and innovation, which enables them to deliver services and large-scale, complex projects in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner.

Job Purpose:

To assist the Construction Manager and or Projects Delivery Manager in the day-to-day management and delivery of highway investigations, improvement and road renewal schemes for London Contracts.

Key Accountabilities:

• Review and check Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Construction Phase Plans
• Monitor works programmes and liaise with contractor, client and Borough to ensure programme dates are met.
• Liaise and facilitate relationships with designers, contractors, stakeholders, and client.
• Maintain contemporaneous daily site records, phots, plant and labour resources.
• Manage permits to work / dig etc and approvals process in accordance with TKJV SHEMS
• Ensure Permitting conditions are maintained and adhered too.
• Assist in resolving site/construction issues and relay changes to Scheme Engineer / Designer / QS
• Ensure schemes are constructed in accordance with the approved design and to specification.
• Ensure workforce adhere our H&S and environmental, site rules.
• Inspect daily TM layouts of schemes and address items raised.
• Produce site documentation and ensure site inductions, POWRA and daily briefings are completed.
• Complete weekly Safety Inspections and attend weekly NOVADE safety meetings.
• Provide detailed information for the Scheme QS to raise EWN and CE's
• Provide as built and post construction information for completion of the H&S File

Typical Skills/Experience:

• Highways construction experience essential
• Knowledge of NEC 3 form of contract, issue CVI's
• Knowledge of Specification of Highway Works
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple contractors at the same time.
• Good organisational/communication skills
• A Full Manual Drivers licence.
• Temporary Works Co-Ordinator / Supervisor preferred.
• A good knowledge of Chapter 8 and Traffic Management
• CSCS card holder preferred
• Able to work in a team environment.
• SMSTS or NRSWA required