Senior Highways Maintenance Lead

Ringway Jacobs; Nantwich; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Pay

Competitive salary

Extra leave (up to 5 days)

RJ Rewards discounts

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Job summary

Ringway Jacobs in Nantwich is seeking a proactive Highways Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily operational activities on the Cheshire East contract from Wardle Depot. You will lead direct and supply chain teams to deliver highway maintenance safely, efficiently and to high standards.

The role requires coordinating traffic management, permits, RAMS, and ensuring works meet contractual requirements while promoting a positive safety culture across all activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in highways maintenance, civil engineering or construction environments.
• Practical knowledge of paving, kerbing, edging installation, setting out and bituminous works.
• Experience supervising operational teams, contractors or supply chain partners.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements in highways.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with colleagues, clients and the public.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to coordinate multiple work activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support operational teams, self-delivery crews and supply chain partners across highway maintenance activities.
• Act as the first point of escalation for operational issues and guide teams on site.
• Plan and coordinate traffic management, permits, road space bookings and RAMS for works.
• Prepare and manage job packs, including PCI and CPP documentation.
• Deliver daily briefings and communicate operational information via dashboards and team meetings.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and compliance checks for safety, quality and environment.

Skills

Highways maintenance

Civil engineering

Construction environments

Team supervision

Health and safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Ringway Jacobs in Nantwich is seeking a proactive Highways Maintenance Supervisor to oversee daily operational activities on the Cheshire East contract from Wardle Depot. You will lead direct and supply chain teams to deliver highway maintenance safely, efficiently and to high standards.

The role requires coordinating traffic management, permits, RAMS, and ensuring works meet contractual requirements while promoting a positive safety culture across all activities.