Network Operations Supervisor - Leatherhead

Egis Group; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting and engineering firm is seeking a Network Operations Supervisor for the M25 network. This role involves leading operational teams, ensuring safety compliance, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement in a dynamic environment. The candidate should hold relevant qualifications and have a strong emphasis on team development and communication.

Benefits

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in highways maintenance operations or similar.
• Strong leadership experience driving team performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage teams in delivering highway maintenance with safety compliance.
• Support incident management and operational performance improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Effective communication

Customer-focused mindset

Education

CSCS qualification

SMSTS/SSSTS

Job description

About Us

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has over 50 years’ experience and a team of 19,500 employees in over 120 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet.

About the Role

As a Network Operations Supervisor, you’ll support the safe delivery of Network Operation activities within your allocated area of the M25 network. Your leadership will ensure planned and reactive operations run smoothly, challenges are resolved, and targets are consistently met.

Leading a team of Incident Support Unit (ISU) Operatives, Emergency Support Teams (ERT) Operatives and Recovery Operatives (Dartford Only) you’ll promote a safety-first culture where everyone is committed to doing their work in the right way. You’ll ensure teams are appropriately briefed, working efficiently, and have the right resources to succeed.

You’ll also support the delivery of various inspection regimes, ensuring high standards of work are maintained across all activities, and you’ll contribute to incident management as the Bronze Command on the network.

Your effective leadership and focus on continuous improvement will support the long-term success of the M25 network, ensuring it remains safe, resilient and in top condition.

Network Operations Supervision:

• Manage teams on-site, including all ISU/ERT and Recovery operatives
• Carry out litter surveys, gate stops and safety tours
• Supervise the delivery of all planned and reactive works, ensuring they are completed to a high standard, efficiently, and on time.
• Update the Maintenance Management System to capture all relevant data of works activities.
• Ensure sufficient resources are in place to deliver all works activities
• Support the development and implementation of RAMS and procedures
• Prepare and deliver daily work briefings to operatives outlining methodology, hazards, risks, and control measures.
• Deliver detailed debriefs at the end of each shift to identify issues and incorporate lessons learned into future activities.
• Support the use of data devices amongst the team to ensure accurate input for reporting and record-keeping.
• Support routine vehicle checks, maintain accurate driving records, and manage vehicle/plant defect reporting and rectification in line with CPS procedures.
• Raise SCI’s as required
• Attend incidents in the capacity of Bronze Command
• Participate in the Winter Service rota
• Stand in for the Depot Manager as required
• Support various Asset Teams as required

Safety and Compliance:

• Drive Zero Harm objectives by raising risk awareness, mitigating hazards, and fostering a proactive safety culture across the team.
• Lead by example to ensure all activities meet safety standards and comply with systems, processes, and procedures.
• Raise awareness of issues which may affect the safe operation of the network, reporting these accordingly.

Leadership:

• Manage day-to-day people management tasks, including performance monitoring, absence management, overtime, and annual leave requests.
• Support the growth and development of team members through ongoing feedback, training, and support.
• Manage rotas to ensure sufficient staffing to carry out tasks.
• Manage the performance of the team, including carrying out Performance Development Reviews (PDRs), and implementing Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) where required.
• Ensure regular internal and external communication with the team and deliver toolbox talks on a regular basis.

Continuous Improvement & Sustainability:

• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, empowering teams to explore new ideas and solutions to enhance performance.
• Support the achievement of sustainability objectives, ensuring activities align with environmental best practices and Connect Plus Services’ long-term goals.

What do we need from you

• Appropriate CSCS qualification
• SMSTS/SSSTS
• Experience in the delivery of a highways maintenance operations or similar transferable experience
• Team leadership and management experience driving performance and productivity
• Strong communication skills
• Strong customer focused mindset
• UK Driver’s License

Working Arrangements

The role follows a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern, rotating equally between 4 day shifts and 4 night shifts.

What's in it for you?

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

*Please note, to be considered for this role, you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position*