Highways Supervisor

Amey; Perth; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Pension

Holidays 24 days + BH

Flexible benefits

Amey discounts

Community Involvement Days

Job summary

Amey is recruiting a Highways Supervisor to join the NMC North East contract in Perth, working with Transport Scotland to maintain and improve Scotland's road network.

You'll lead frontline teams, oversee maintenance, coordinate on-site activities, ensure safety standards and environmental compliance, and drive efficient delivery while supporting winter and emergency operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in highways construction or civil engineering operations.
• Experience supervising direct labour and subcontractors.
• Strong planning and workload management.
• Excellent communication with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Proven ability to drive a safety-first culture.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline operational teams across routine, reactive and emergency maintenance.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure safety and on-time delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and problem-solving to gangs.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Record completed works for client reporting.
• Manage materials, plant, equipment and subcontractors.
• Monitor workforce performance and training needs.
• Support with emergency and winter maintenance when required.

Skills

Team leadership

Highways operations

Planning & organisation

Health & safety

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

NRSWA Supervisor

SSSTS

SVQ Level 3 or equivalent

CDM 2015 knowledge

Job description

Title: Highways Supervisor

Requisition ID: 12634

Shape the Future of Scotland's Roads

At Amey, we have an exciting opportunity for a Highways Supervisor to join our NMC North East contract in Perth, working in partnership with Transport Scotland to maintain and improve one of Scotland's most vital road networks.

Since 2022, our team has been responsible for keeping more than 593km of trunk roads safe, resilient and operational, supporting thousands of journeys every day. From routine maintenance and bridge repairs to managing emergency incidents and severe weather response, we help keep Scotland moving while contributing towards a more sustainable future and the achievement of net zero targets.

This is your opportunity to play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure services that make a difference every day.

The Role

As a Highways Supervisor, you'll lead frontline operational teams, ensuring maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. You'll be the vital link between planning and delivery, supporting gangs on site, managing resources, and responding to operational challenges as they arise.

No two days are the same. Whether you're overseeing planned works, coordinating emergency responses, supporting winter maintenance operations, or ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental standards, you'll be at the heart of keeping our network operating safely and effectively.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting operational teams across routine, reactive and emergency maintenance activities.
• Carrying out site visits and inspections to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.
• Providing technical guidance and problem-solving support to operational gangs.
• Delivering toolbox talks, safety briefings and promoting a strong safety-first culture.
• Ensuring accurate recording of completed works for client reporting and project records.
• Managing materials, plant, equipment and subcontractor requirements to support delivery.
• Monitoring workforce performance, attendance, development and training needs.
• Supporting employee development through coaching, performance reviews and training plans.
• Ensuring all works comply with environmental, quality and contractual requirements.
• Assisting with emergency and winter service operations when required.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a proactive leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment and can motivate teams to deliver excellent results.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience within highways construction, maintenance or civil engineering operations.
• Experience supervising direct labour teams and subcontractors.
• Strong planning, organisation and workload management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Ability to identify issues quickly and implement practical solutions.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements.
• 12C Mobile Traffic Management Planning Officer qualification.
• Excellent customer and stakeholder relationship skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• NRSWA Supervisor.
• SSSTS qualification.
• SVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations.
• Experience delivering toolbox talks and workforce briefings.

This is more than a supervisory role. It's a chance to be part of a team maintaining critical infrastructure that connects communities, supports local economies and keeps Scotland moving safely all year round. We'll provide the support, training and development opportunities needed to help you grow your career with us.

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Flexibility to support overnight, weekend, emergency and winter maintenance operations when required.

What We Offer You

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension - Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value - You'll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.