Highways Site Supervisor, Gloucestershire

WSP Global Inc.; Gloucester; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WSP Global Inc. in Gloucester seeks a Site Supervisor to join the Gloucestershire County Council delivery programme.

You will split time between Shire Hall, on construction sites, and field offices, supporting officers and ensuring work aligns with design and NEC contract requirements. Working with a team of highways professionals, you will verify construction activities, raise issues, and collaborate with the NEC Project Manager to manage defects and early warnings while upholding high health

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of highways construction methodology and practices.
• Strong health and safety understanding on site and in offices.
• Ability to verify work against design and specification.
• Clear, confident communication with diverse stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Discharge duties of Site Supervisor under NEC contract.
• Verify that construction work is delivered as designed and to spec.
• Collaborate with NEC Project Manager to raise defects and early warnings.
• Support GCC delivery objectives across sites and offices.
• Maintain safe working practices and report issues promptly.

Kenntnisse

Highways construction knowledge

Health & safety awareness

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A little more about your role...

You will join our Site Supervision team in Gloucester, right at the start of WSPs long-term professional services contract for Gloucestershire County Council (GCC).Under this collaborative contract we are based in the client's office, directly support our client's officers and share a set of delivery objectives. Your time will be split between working is Shire Hall, Gloucester, on construction sites or in site offices.

You will work within a team of established professionals with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the management of highways related construction in the county. You will be further supported by colleagues from across WSP who provide additional resources and specialist expertise to deliver high quality services.

GCC is committing considerable investment in maintaining and improving their highways network.This has increased in 2026 with additional investment in bridges and geotechnical programmes. In addition to the annual programme of construction projects, the Council has been very successful in securing Government and other funding to deliver active travel and major projects across the county. Your team is heavily involved in the construction of the Gloucestershire Cycle Spine which provides the challenge of working in some constrained city locations, and the upcoming M5 Junction 10 which is a £250m investment in infrastructure to support growth.

You will play a vital role by discharging the duties or Supervisor under the NEC Contract.You will use your construction knowledge to verify that work is delivered in accordance with the design and specification. You will work alongside the NEC Project Manager to notify Defects, raise Early Warnings and Compensation Events.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate...

• A good knowledge of highways construction methodology, either achieved through site operative experience or from a designer background.
• A mature and self-aware approach to achieving high standards of health and safety for yourself and others on, or affected by, construction sites. A sound understanding of the relevant legislation which you can communicate to others when required.
• A keen eye for detail, and the ability to work accurately and methodically to verify that construction work is delivered as designed, and meets the specification.
• Evidence of being a confident communicator with the ability to convey your point of view to a varied audience, and keep stakeholders and colleagues informed.
• Familiarity with the NEC Construction Contracts will be advantageous, but not essential.