Road Surfacing Team Leader

Andrews Recruitment Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Andrews Recruitment Group is seeking a Road Surfacing Team Leader to manage sites across Scotland, leading operatives, plant, and subcontractors to deliver high-quality surfacing works safely and efficiently.

This hands-on role requires on-site decision making, keeping jobs moving, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in road surfacing and machine lay asphalt works.
• Confident leading a gang and managing site activity.
• Safety-first mindset with high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead surfacing gangs on active sites across the region.
• Manage day-to-day site operations, including plant and subcontractors.
• Plan and execute daily works to meet programme and output targets.
• Ensure all health, safety, and environmental standards are met.
• Deliver work to spec and secure client sign-off at the end of each shift.
• Minimise waste, reduce remedials, and drive efficiency on site.
• Complete site records, briefings, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Road surfacing

Team leadership

On-site decision making

Safety focus

Willingness to travel

Tools

Pavers

Rollers

Job description

Road Surfacing Team Leader (Foreperson)

Location: Scotland (Edinburgh / Central Belt projects)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

If you’ve worked on surfacing gangs and know how a job should be run, this is your chance to take the lead.

We’re looking for a Road Surfacing Team Leader to manage sites across Scotland, leading operatives, plant, and subcontractors to deliver high-quality surfacing works safely and efficiently.

This is a hands-on role. You’ll be on site, making decisions, keeping jobs moving, and holding standards.

The Role

• Lead surfacing gangs on active sites across the region
• Manage day-to-day site operations, including plant and subcontractors
• Plan and execute daily works to meet programme and output targets
• Ensure all health, safety, and environmental standards are met
• Deliver work to spec and secure client sign-off at the end of each shift
• Minimise waste, reduce remedials, and drive efficiency on site
• Complete site records, briefings, and compliance documentation

What Matters

• Experience in road surfacing and machine lay asphalt works
• Confident leading a gang and managing site activity
• Strong understanding of surfacing plant (pavers, rollers, etc.)
• Able to make decisions on site and keep work moving
• Safety-first mindset with high standards
• Flexible and willing to travel across projects in the region

Why This Role

• Lead your own sites and take control of delivery
• Work with established surfacing teams across Scotland
• Consistent pipeline of work across the region
• A role where performance and standards actually matter