Senior Highway Maintenance Lead

Ringway London; Ashford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringway is recruiting a Senior Supervisor to lead highway maintenance on the Kent Highways contract. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will direct reactive and planned maintenance, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency across the region.

You will manage Supervisors and Operatives, drive performance, support development, and ensure works meet contractual and client expectations while building strong relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within highways maintenance or similar operational environment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing multi-level teams.
• Knowledge of reactive and routine maintenance delivery.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage supervisors and operational teams across the contract
• Oversee the delivery of reactive and planned maintenance works
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Monitor performance, productivity, and quality of works delivered
• Support the Area Manager in achieving contract KPIs and objectives
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders and clients
• Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiencies

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Health & safety

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Job description

Ringway is recruiting a Senior Supervisor to lead highway maintenance on the Kent Highways contract. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will direct reactive and planned maintenance, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency across the region.

You will manage Supervisors and Operatives, drive performance, support development, and ensure works meet contractual and client expectations while building strong relationships with stakeholders.