Highways Supervisor

Amey Group Services LTD; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure services company is seeking a permanent Highways Supervisor for their area account in Manchester. The role requires on-site management to ensure safety and quality standards on busy motorways. Applicants should hold a full UK driving licence and have relevant qualifications like NVQ level 2 or City and Guilds. This position offers competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a generous benefits package including a company car and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Car

Career Growth

Training Opportunities

Personal Development Opportunities

Pension

Holidays

Flexible Benefits

Exclusive Discounts

Social Impact

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site visits to ensure safety and standards are met.
• Provide technical support and safety briefings to teams.
• Oversee recording of completed work and compliance audits.
• Prepare duty rotas for operational needs and overtime management.
• Support QS team and collaborate with supply chain partners.
• Manage resources and ensure compliance with working times.
• Arrange training and mentor staff and apprentices.
• Ensure efficient use of materials and traffic management.

Skills

Competent user of Microsoft Office

Understand client business and service needs

Team management skills

Willingness to work outside in all conditions

Participation in emergency and winter service delivery

Availability for work at Nights and Weekends

Education

Full UK Driving Licence preferably with LGV Class C

NVQ level 2 or City and Guilds

Job description

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Highways Supervisor to join our Area 10 account in Manchester. This role is based on-site at Rochdale - Milnrow Motorway Unit (M62 Junction 21) (OL164LG). We provide maintenance and response across a vast area of some of the UK's busiest motorways and strategic highways across the east midlands and north of England. As many as 180,000 vehicles a day use certain sections of this vital network. Our 200+ Amey people provide vital maintenance and respond to incidents to keep the travelling public moving. The standard hours of work are 4 on and 4 off, alternating days and nights averaging 42 hours per week.

What you’ll do

• Conduct on-site visits to ensure work is completed safely, to required standards, and according to programme; perform HSEA inspections as per contract.
• Provide technical support, safety briefings, and toolbox talks to teams, ensuring correct use of PPE and compliance with CDM regulations.
• Oversee accurate recording of completed work, waste identification and disposal, and compliance with COSHH and HAVs audits.
• Prepare duty rotas for winter service, emergency callouts, and other operational needs; arrange and process overtime and timesheets promptly.
• Support the QS team and collaborate with supply chain partners to maintain high safety and quality standards.
• Manage resources, employee availability, and absence records in liaison with OCR; ensure compliance with working time directive.
• Arrange training, conduct PDR reviews, mentor staff and apprentices, and participate in interviews for prospective employees.
• Ensure correct materials and traffic management are provided and utilised efficiently, with minimal waste and maximum specification compliance.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence preferably with LGV Class C
• NVQ level 2 or City and Guilds

Skills

• Competent user of Microsoft Office
• Understand client business, requirements, service needs and aspirations
• Team management skills
• Willingness to work outside in all conditions
• Participation in emergency and winter service delivery
• Availability for work at Nights and Weekends

Experience

• Previous experience of Highways Maintenance contracts
• Experience of Chapter 8 and Traffic Management on High-speed roads

If you\'re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you\'re rewarded for your contributions.
• Company Car
• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Team Leader
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training tailored to your growth.
• Personal Development Opportunities: Access our award-winning programs such as Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal with discounts from leading retailers and services.
• Social Impact: Participate in community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year and other opportunities to support local projects.