Highways Supervisor

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

Job summary

A leading highways contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Highways Supervisor to manage planned and cyclical maintenance works. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in highways maintenance, possess an SSSTS certification, and demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills. This role involves liaising with various stakeholders and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in planned and cyclical works within highways maintenance.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Knowledge of network operations and scheme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist in programming and managing works.
• Allocate daily works and ensure compliance with schedules.
• Promote health and safety standards and oversee site inductions.

Skills

Experience in highways maintenance

Ability to lead and motivate teams

Strong communication skills

Knowledge 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 02393 876006.

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