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Highways Supervisor

Marlborough Highways

City Of London

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm based in East London seeks an experienced Supervisor for their Highways division. The role involves overseeing teams, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and managing safety procedures. Candidates should have prior supervisory experience, ideally in a highways setting, and a solid understanding of maintenance contracts. The position offers a range of benefits, including access to a GP service and a cashback scheme. Join us to make a significant impact on London’s infrastructure.

Benefits

Access to 24 / 7 GP Service
Medicash Cashback Scheme
Retail Discounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Reward and Recognition Programme
Death in Service Cover
Learning and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

  • Relevant supervisory experience in Highways.
  • Knowledge of highways maintenance contracts.
  • Ability to generate management information monthly.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate teams of labor.
  • Ensure operational and financial targets are met.
  • Prepare risk assessments and method statements.
  • Liaise with clients and subcontractors effectively.

Skills

Prior supervisory experience ideally within a Highways setting
Understanding of Highways term maintenance contracts
Confident generating and delivering MI
Driving Licence
Strong background in working in accordance to Health and safety policies
Job description
Description

Here at Marlborough Highways we have an opportunity for an experienced Supervisor to join our team based in East London.

As a Supervisor within the Highways division you will be responsible for supervising and co‑ordinating teams of both directly employed and Sub‑Contract labour. You shall ensure that operational and financial targets and deadlines are met and that the works and services are implemented in accordance with the contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the safe running of (allocated) sites and monitor the implementation and control of safe working procedures.
  • Prepare and implement risk assessments and method statements.
  • Manage / liaise with Sub‑Contractors as appropriate.
  • Liaise with Client, at the depot or on site.
  • Conduct depot and site Inductions.
  • Weekly Health & Safety & Environmental Inspections.
  • Issue Works Order and Permits.
  • Organising and resourcing staff labour, plant and materials, so that the works progress effectively and economically.
  • Minimising cost of works through correct programming and utilisation of labour, plant, materials and Sub‑Contractors.
  • Ensuring that all work is carried out in accordance with the contract plan and procedures, with risk assessments and method statements.
  • Checking drawings, site instructions, work orders and contract documents and reporting any anomalies or lack of information.
  • Monitor the standard of work of all employees and contractors.
  • In conjunction with the Contract Manager or Operations Manager, ensure that the operations are commercially viable.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • Prior supervisory experience ideally within a Highways setting
  • Understanding of Highways term maintenance contracts
  • Confident generating and delivery a variety of MI on a monthly basis
  • Driving Licence
  • Strong background in working in accordance to Health and safety policies and procedures
Benefits
  • Access to 24 / 7 GP Service
  • Medicash Cashback Scheme
  • Retail Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Reward and Recognition Programme
  • Death in Service Cover
  • Learning and Development Opportunities

Marlborough Highways is an equal opportunities employer that celebrates difference. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.. We promote a culture of respect and fairness for all employees and are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities for everyone. If you feel you could benefit from any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Marlborough is a dynamic, independent civil engineering company with 30 years’ experience in every aspect of traditional and contemporary civil engineering work.

We have a pool of over 480 multi‑skilled, longstanding staff, and our own dedicated in‑house Project Managers. Members of our leadership team get involved from day one and are always on‑hand to provide exceptional customer care.

We are a multi‑discipline contractor, specialising in full‑service highway and public space maintenance, improvement and construction; delivering services to London Boroughs, Local Authorities and the supply chain.

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