Schemes Supervisor

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,350 - 59,962; Full time

Job summary

Highfield Professional Solutions Ltd in London is seeking a Schemes Supervisor to oversee day-to-day site activities on busy highways schemes, ensuring works meet safety, quality and programme requirements.

The role involves managing method statements, risk assessments, permits, and coordination with contractors, clients and authorities, with an immediate start on a 5-month contract.

Qualifications

• Highways construction experience essential.
• Strong knowledge of the Spec for Highway Works.
• Experience supervising multiple contractors and coordinating live works.
• Good understanding of NEC3 contracts, including CVIs.
• Knowledge of Traffic Management and Chapter 8 requirements.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Construction Phase Plans
• Monitoring construction programmes and coordinating with contractors, clients and local authorities
• Managing permits, approvals and permitting requirements
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with approved designs and specifications
• Maintaining accurate daily site records (labour, plant, photography)
• Assisting with resolving site and construction issues
• Monitoring health, safety and environmental compliance on site
• Inspecting Traffic Management layouts and ensuring Chapter 8 compliance
• Producing site documentation, inductions, POWRAs and daily briefings
• Carrying out weekly safety inspections and attending safety meetings
• Providing information to support compensation events and early warning notices
• Assisting with as-built records and Health & Safety file completion

Skills

Highways construction experience

Specification for Highway Works

Supervising multiple contractors

NEC3 CVIs

Traffic Management & Chapter 8

Organisational & communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Schemes Supervisor

London

£300-£325 per day Umbrella

5-month contract

Immediate interviews and start available

We are working with a Tier 1 highways contractor to recruit an experienced Schemes Supervisor to support the delivery of highway improvement, maintenance and road renewal schemes across London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy programme of works with an established contractor, offering an immediate start and the chance to work across a variety of live highways projects.

The role

As Schemes Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Construction Phase Plans
• Monitoring construction programmes and coordinating with contractors, clients and local authorities
• Managing permits, approvals and permitting requirements
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with approved designs and specifications
• Maintaining accurate daily site records, including labour, plant and photographic records
• Supporting the resolution of site and construction issues
• Monitoring health, safety and environmental compliance across site
• Inspecting Traffic Management layouts and ensuring Chapter 8 compliance
• Producing site documentation, inductions, POWRAs and daily briefings
• Carrying out weekly safety inspections and attending safety meetings
• Providing information to support compensation events and early warning notices
• Assisting with as-built records and Health & Safety file completion

What we're looking for

• Previous highways construction experience is essential
• Strong knowledge of the Specification for Highway Works
• Experience supervising multiple contractors and coordinating live works
• Good understanding of NEC3 contracts, including Construction Variations (CVIs)
• Knowledge of Traffic Management and Chapter 8 requirements
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Temporary Works Supervisor or Temporary Works Co-ordinator
• CSCS Card
• SMSTS or NRSWA qualification

What's on offer

• £300-£325 per day Umbrella
• 5-month contract
• Immediate interview process
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to work with a leading Tier 1 contractor on a busy portfolio of London highways schemes