Senior Highway Maintenance Leader

Ringway; Ashford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringway is recruiting a Senior Supervisor to lead the delivery of reactive and routine highways maintenance across the Kent region. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will oversee supervisors and operatives, drive performance and ensure works meet safety, quality and client expectations.

The role focuses on proactive leadership, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on compliance with health and safety standards and contract KPIs.

Qualifications

• Experience in highways maintenance or a similar operational environment.
• Proven leadership of multi-level teams.
• Knowledge of reactive and routine maintenance delivery.
• Understanding health, safety and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proactive, organised and solutions-focused.

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

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organised

Problem solving

Job description

Ringway is recruiting a Senior Supervisor to lead the delivery of reactive and routine highways maintenance across the Kent region. Reporting to the Area Manager, you will oversee supervisors and operatives, drive performance and ensure works meet safety, quality and client expectations.

The role focuses on proactive leadership, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement, with a strong emphasis on compliance with health and safety standards and contract KPIs.