Site Supervisor

Colas; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading highways construction company in the UK is seeking experienced Highways Maintenance Site Supervisors to oversee projects and manage teams at their Guilden Sutton depot. The ideal candidates will ensure projects meet safety regulations, are completed on time, and stay within budget. A strong background in highways construction and relevant certifications are essential for success in this role, offering a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Salary between £36,000 - £40,000

Company car or car allowance

Colas Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

25 days annual leave + Public Holidays

Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme

Hybrid Working Scheme

Fully funded Professional Qualification opportunities

Employee benefits discounts

Qualifications

• Experience supervising construction works, especially in highways/construction.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety and CDM regulations.
• Valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Manage allocated works within the annual program.
• Ensure projects are completed safely and on schedule.
• Supervise projects and coordinate internal teams and supply chain partners.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Health & Safety understanding

Relationship building

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

NRSWA Supervisor

SSSTS / SMSTS

CSCS

Job description

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential.

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Purpose of the role

Colas Ltd have an exciting opportunity for 2 x Highways Maintenance Site Supervisors to join our team based at Guilden Sutton depot, CH2 4EX to deliver an end-to‑end highways capital programme to include carriageway and footway improvements, structure patching, surface treatment programmes, road marking replacements, vehicle restraint systems works and street furniture improvements. The purpose of the role is to supervise the workforce (including Supply Chain Partners), plan, programme and organise delivery on site the Council’s highways improvement programme plus any other work streams that the Construction Team are commissioned to deliver to meet or exceed the target required deliverables.

Main Responsibilities

As a Highways Maintenance Site Supervisor, you manage allocated works within our annual programme. In this role, you will ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget, while fully complying with Health & Safety regulations and CDM requirements. You will take charge of supervising projects and coordinating resources, including internal teams and supply chain partners, to maintain high standards of safety and quality. A key part of your role will be reviewing risk assessments, method statements, and COSHH documentation. You will also conduct site inductions, issue permits to work, and prepare weekly progress reports alongside daily site diaries. Occasionally, you may be required to oversee out‑of‑hours work. Additionally, you will support the Operations Manager by promoting LEAN practices and helping to streamline workstream processes from start to finish. Other Ad Hoc duties to fulfil the requirement of the role.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience supervising construction works, ideally in highways and / or construction, with a solid understanding of Health & Safety and CDM regulations. This role could suit a person who may have done a Planner role in Highways / Construction. Relevant qualifications such as NRSWA Supervisor, SSSTS / SMSTS, CSCS, and a valid UK driving licence is essential.

The Site Supervisor will have :

• Strong commercial awareness including cost and value control.
• Excellent understanding of creating and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Proven ability to build and sustain strong relationships with clients, contractors and supply chain.
• Ability to adapt quickly to challenging scenarios
• Proficient in Microsoft office

Package Description

Here at Colas, we offer a great total compensation package, including :

• A salary between £36,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience) PLUS company car or car allowance
• Our Colas Pension Schemewith combined contributions of up to 10%
• Life Assurance Schemeat x4 basic salary
• 25 days annual leaveper year + Public Holidays
• Holiday Purchase & Selling Scheme
• Hybrid Working Scheme(dependent on the role)
• Opportunities to study towards a fully funded Professional Qualification
• Ongoing personal and professional development
• Discounts on car leasing, holidays, cinema tickets, restaurants, and much more through our online employee benefits portal

Note to Recruitment Agencies

In line with our Company Policy, Colas Ltd has a preference for direct hiring and we will reach out to our PSL (Preferred Suppliers List) agencies if the role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If a speculative CV is sent, no fee will be applicable.