Highways Technician: CDM & Site Safety Lead

Amey Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Pension

Flexible benefits

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Community involvement days

Job summary

Amey Ltd is seeking a Permanent Highways Technician based in Polmadie, Glasgow, to support the NMC South West account with highway and infrastructure works delivery.

You will assist the Operations Manager, ensure CDM compliance, conduct site inspections and coordinate subcontractors, while maintaining quality records and promoting a safety-first culture. A relevant engineering degree is preferred; UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in highways/civil engineering role
• CDM Regulations knowledge and site management practices
• Strong problem-solving and initiative
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to team discussions
• Good commercial awareness with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office
• A full UK driving licence (essential)

Responsibilities

• Support the Operations Manager in the safe and efficient delivery of highway and infrastructure works.
• Assist with Principal Contractor duties in line with CDM Regulations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Support the preparation and review of Construction Phase Plans, RAMS and compliance documentation.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and safety visits, ensuring actions are addressed.
• Coordinate subcontractors, resources, programme and site activities.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and local authorities.
• Maintain site records, permits and project documentation.
• Promote a positive safety culture through briefings, toolbox talks and workforce engagement.
• Support incident reporting, investigations and continuous improvement actions.

Skills

Highways/civil engineering experience

Problem-solving and initiative

Collaborative mindset

Commercial awareness

Microsoft Office proficiency

Full UK driving licence

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amey Ltd is seeking a Permanent Highways Technician based in Polmadie, Glasgow, to support the NMC South West account with highway and infrastructure works delivery.

You will assist the Operations Manager, ensure CDM compliance, conduct site inspections and coordinate subcontractors, while maintaining quality records and promoting a safety-first culture. A relevant engineering degree is preferred; UK driving licence is essential.