Highways Supervisor

Carrington West; Chilton Polden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading highways contractor in Chilton Polden is seeking an experienced Highways Supervisor to assist in managing countywide planned and cyclical works. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in highways maintenance, team leadership skills, and relevant certifications. This role involves allocating resources, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and collaborating with various stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in planned and cyclical works within highways maintenance.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams successfully.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations in highways environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Planned Works Manager in programming and delivering works.
• Allocate and supervise daily works and resources.
• Support emergency response and oversee site inductions.

Skills

Experience in highways maintenance

Ability to lead and motivate teams

Knowledge of network operations

Strong communication skills

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Education

SSSTS certification

Job description

Highways Supervisor

Are you an experienced Highways Supervisor looking for your next challenge? Do you have experience in planned and cyclical works within highways maintenance?

Carrington West is working with a leading highways contractor to recruit a Supervisor to support their Planned Works team. This role is key to ensuring the successful delivery of countywide and cyclical maintenance works.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Planned Works Manager in programming, managing, and delivering countywide planned and cyclical works.
• Allocate and supervise daily works and resources, ensuring compliance with schedules and maintenance plans.
• Support emergency response, organise remedial repairs, and oversee site inductions, briefings, and toolbox talks.
• Promote and uphold health and safety standards in line with the SHEMS system.
• Liaise with clients, the public, emergency services, and key stakeholders.
• Communicate with the Fleet/Transport Manager to ensure vehicle and plant maintenance is up to date.

What You Will Need

• Experience in highways maintenance, specifically planned and cyclical works.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams successfully.
• Knowledge of network operations and scheme delivery within the highways industry.
• SSSTS certification (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations in highways environments.

For a full description and further information on the role, please call Jason Kohle at Carrington West on (phone number removed).

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jason at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.

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