Highways Technician: Site Safety & Infrastructure Delivery

Amey; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension scheme

Minimum 24 days holiday + BH

Flexible benefits scheme

Amey voucher portal discounts

Community Involvement Days

Job summary

Amey in Glasgow is seeking a Permanent Highways Technician to support the Operations Manager in delivering highway and infrastructure works. The role requires CDM compliance, health and safety focus, and effective coordination of resources across projects.

You will conduct site inspections, manage RAMS, and liaise with clients and authorities. A relevant engineering degree is preferred; driving licence is essential, with a 40-hour week on site in Polmadie, Glasgow.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within highways/civil engineering.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations, highways safety and site management practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Collaborative mindset and team contribution.
• Good commercial awareness with stakeholder engagement at all levels.
• Strong IT skills, particularly MS Office, and interpersonal skills.
• A full UK driving licence (essential).

Responsibilities

• Support the Operations Manager in safe, 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 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 and toolbox talks.
• Support incident reporting, investigations and continuous improvement actions.

Skills

Highways experience

CDM Regulations knowledge

Health and safety

Site management

Interpersonal skills

MS Office proficiency

UK driving licence

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

RAMS documentation

Job description

Amey in Glasgow is seeking a Permanent Highways Technician to support the Operations Manager in delivering highway and infrastructure works. The role requires CDM compliance, health and safety focus, and effective coordination of resources across projects.

You will conduct site inspections, manage RAMS, and liaise with clients and authorities. A relevant engineering degree is preferred; driving licence is essential, with a 40-hour week on site in Polmadie, Glasgow.