Schemes Supervisor

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in highways maintenance and management is seeking a Schemes Supervisor to oversee multiple engineering schemes. This role involves ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, with a focus on effective leadership, coordination, and problem-solving. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in highways engineering and excellent management skills to lead teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Background in highways engineering is essential.
• Experience managing complex projects required.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple contractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of highway improvements and manage project budgets.
• Monitor project schedules and maintain site records.
• Conduct daily inspections of Traffic Management layouts.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Risk Assessment

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

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Contributing to a significant amount of the UK’s highways services, this company specialises in providing highways maintenance and management services to both public and private sector clients. In addition to highways maintenance, they cover network management, emergency response services, and traffic management. They have a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, which enables them to deliver services and large-scale, complex projects in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner.

The role

As a Schemes Supervisor, you will play a critical role in assisting the construction manager in overseeing the delivery of highway improvements. You will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all relevant regulations and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in highways engineering, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects.

• Develop and implement detailed project plans, including resource allocation, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project schedules and collaborate with contractors, clients, and stakeholders to ensure adherence to timelines.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date daily site records, including photos, equipment, and labor resources.
• Assist in resolving site and construction-related issues, communicating changes to Scheme Engineer, Designers, and Quantity Surveyors.
• Conduct daily inspections of Traffic Management layouts, addressing any identified issues promptly.

About you

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Schemes Supervisor to join this highways team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of multiple engineering schemes, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will provide leadership and guidance to a team of engineers and ensure all aspects of the schemes, from planning to execution, are carried out safely and efficiently.

Some essentials included below:

• Highly organised to effectively coordinate multiple contractors simultaneously.
• Strong and clear communicator to manage report to the Construction Manager and all other stakeholders.