Street Lighting Supervisor

VolkerFitzpatrick Limited; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Birthday day off

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Vouchers and discounts

Job summary

VolkerHighways is seeking a Supervisory professional to lead lighting installation and maintenance works across the Somerset region, coordinating directly employed teams and subcontract labour for safe and efficient delivery.

You will ensure contracts are completed to programme and standards, maintain cost controls and support commercial reporting while developing staff and processes within a South West project environment.

Qualifications

• Must have supervisory experience overseeing teams and onsite activities.
• Good understanding of cost, value and basic commercial principles.
• Knowledge of programming and planning processes to coordinate works efficiently.
• Strong computer literacy to operate digital systems and reporting tools.
• Sufficient electrical and technical knowledge for overseeing installation and maintenance.
• Understanding of Highways Sector Scheme and HEA requirements is beneficial.
• Effective management techniques to support team performance and problem-solving.
• Confident, proactive and able to use initiative.
• Clear written and spoken English for reporting and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe operational delivery across allocated sites with risk assessments and company procedures.
• Use Confirm system for client and contractor coordination.
• Apply strong cost management and support QS reporting.
• Plan and programme works with clients and on-site teams; contribute to weekly plans.
• Manage subcontractors and temporary staff; monitor quality and productivity.
• Carry out monthly H&S and environmental inspections; deliver toolbox talks.
• Monitor work quality; review drawings; raise anomalies promptly.
• Oversee use of plant, transport and materials; ensure compliant registers.
• Maintain records of works, delays and extra activities for commercial processes.
• Support staff development and contribute to contract growth.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cost management

Planning processes

Computer literacy

Electrical knowledge

HEA knowledge

Management techniques

Initiative

English proficiency

Site experience

Electrical experience

Job description

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

About the role

This role will support the delivery of lighting installation and maintenance works across the Somerset region. The Supervisor will oversee day-to-day operations on contracts across the South West, coordinating directly employed teams and subcontract labour to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality delivery. The position is responsible for meeting operational and financial targets, maintaining programme deadlines, and ensuring all works are completed in full accordance with contract requirements and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safe operational delivery across allocated sites, ensuring full compliance with risk assessments, method statements and company procedures.
• Use the Confirm system effectively for client and contractor coordination.
• Apply strong commercial control, including cost management, identifying variations and supporting QS reporting.
• Plan and programme works with clients and onsite teams, contributing to weekly delivery plans.
• Manage subcontractors and temporary staff, ensuring quality, productivity and performance standards are met.
• Carry out monthly H&S and environmental inspections, deliver site and depot inductions, and ensure regular toolbox talks are completed.
• Monitor work quality, review drawings and instructions, and raise any anomalies promptly.
• Oversee use of plant, transport and materials, ensuring efficient utilisation and adherence to compliance registers.
• Maintain accurate records of all works, delays and additional activities to support commercial processes.
• Support staff development, maintain fair and effective management practices, and assist in the overall growth of the contract.

About you

• Supervisory experience is required, with the ability to manage teams and onsite activities effectively.
• A good understanding of cost, value and basic commercial principles is needed.
• Knowledge of programming and planning processes is important for coordinating works efficiently.
• Strong computer literacy is required to operate digital systems and reporting tools.
• Sufficient electrical and technical knowledge is essential for overseeing installation and maintenance activities.
• An understanding of Highways Sector Scheme and HEA requirements is beneficial for maintaining compliance.
• Effective management techniques are needed to support team performance and problem-solving.
• The role requires someone confident, proactive and able to use initiative.
• Discretion and confidentiality are important when handling operational or personnel information.
• Around five years of electrical and technical site experience is preferred.
• A good standard of written and spoken English is required for clear communication and reporting.

Why work with us?

VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

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