Highways Site Supervisor, Gloucestershire

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working – 2 days a week from home

Health & Wellbeing programmes

Gymflex scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Support for professional development

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Site Supervisor for a long-term contract with Gloucestershire County Council in Gloucester. You will support the client’s objectives under the NEC contract, ensuring construction is delivered to specification.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of highways construction, a strong health and safety awareness, and excellent communication skills. The position offers hybrid working and various benefits including professional development support.

Qualifications

• A good knowledge of highways construction methodology, achieved through site operative experience or a design background.
• A mature, self-aware approach to health and safety, with a sound understanding of the relevant legislation.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to work accurately and methodically.
• Evidence of confident communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the client’s officers and delivery objectives under the NEC contract.
• Verify that construction work is delivered in accordance with design and specification.
• Work alongside the NEC Project Manager to notify defects and raise warnings.
• Collaborate with team and cross-functional colleagues for high-quality services.
• Contribute to major project programmes like the Gloucestershire Cycle Spine.

Skills

Knowledge of highways construction methodology

Health and safety awareness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Familiarity with NEC Construction Contracts

Job description

Job Description

Site Supervisor – Gloucester (WSP Global Engineering Services). Join our Site Supervision team for a long‑term contract with Gloucestershire County Council. Your work will be split between the client’s office in Shire Hall, Gloucester, construction sites and site offices across the county.

Responsibilities

• Support the client’s officers and delivery objectives under the NEC contract.
• Verify that construction work is delivered in accordance with design and specification.
• Work alongside the NEC Project Manager to notify defects, raise early warnings and trigger compensation events.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced professionals and cross‑functional colleagues to deliver high‑quality services.
• Contribute to major project programmes such as the Gloucestershire Cycle Spine and the upcoming M5 Junction 10 development.

Qualifications

• A good knowledge of highways construction methodology, achieved through site operative experience or a design background.
• A mature, self‑aware approach to health and safety, with a sound understanding of the relevant legislation and the ability to communicate this to others.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to work accurately and methodically to verify construction work against design and specification.
• Evidence of confident communication skills – the ability to present your point of view to a varied audience and keep stakeholders and colleagues informed.
• Familiarity with the NEC Construction Contracts is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

• Hybrid working – 2 days a week from home with opportunities to collaborate in modern offices.
• Health & Wellbeing programmes, including virtual GP service and a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Gymflex scheme – up to 40% discount on annual gym memberships.
• Flexible working arrangements: part‑time, additional leave, bank holiday entitlement, and the “WSP My Hour” for personal activities.
• Support for professional development through training, mentoring and Chartership opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.