Lead Highways Contracts Supervisor

Leicester City Council; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicester City Council's Highway Maintenance Service is seeking Contracts Supervisors on permanent, full-time basis (42 hours per week). You will supervise highway construction and maintenance schemes, coordinating internal teams and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery across Leicester city.

Successful candidates will possess planning and supervision experience, knowledge of construction methods, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders while adhering to health

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering highway or civil engineering works programmes.
• Knowledge of construction methods, specifications, and quality standards.
• Experience contributing to traffic management planning and site operations.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, contractors, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Sound understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation and safe working practices.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervising highway maintenance, construction, and improvement works.
• Managing and coordinating internal resources, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Monitoring compliance with health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Ensuring correct installation and maintenance of traffic management and site safety measures.
• Monitoring quality standards, workmanship, and project progress.
• Maintaining accurate records, including measurements, work records, and timesheets.
• Supporting project planning, programming, procurement, and resource allocation.
• Collaborating with colleagues, contractors, utility companies and stakeholders to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Highway planning

Civil construction

Traffic management

Stakeholder management

HSE knowledge

Project management

Tools

MS Office

Database reporting

Job description

Leicester City Council's Highway Maintenance Service is seeking Contracts Supervisors on permanent, full-time basis (42 hours per week). You will supervise highway construction and maintenance schemes, coordinating internal teams and subcontractors to ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery across Leicester city.

Successful candidates will possess planning and supervision experience, knowledge of construction methods, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders while adhering to health