Supervisor

UDP; Shotts; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Paid holidays

Life Assurance

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

HBS is seeking a Supervisor to oversee site operations across Scotland, including Shotts. You will manage road restraint system works, liaise with clients and subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires supervisory experience in highways or civil engineering, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to interpret drawings. A full UK driving licence, CSCS, and SMSTS/SSSTS are preferred. Days and nights shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in highways, civil engineering or traffic management.
• Right to work in the UK unsponsored.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and site management practices.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• SSSTS or SMSTS.
• CSCS Card.
• Flexible to accommodate Day/ Night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise road restraint system installation and maintenance works.
• Manage site operatives and subcontractors.
• Ensure works are delivered in RAMS, specifications and programme.
• Conduct site briefings, toolbox talks and safety inspections.
• Liaise with clients, principal contractors and stakeholders on site.
• Monitor productivity and quality standards.
• Complete site documentation, reports and records.
• Promote a strong health, safety and environmental culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health and safety knowledge

Drawing interpretation

Team management

Flexibility to shifts

Tools

CSCS Card

SSSTS or SMSTS

Job description

Job title – Supervisor

Location: Various Sites Across Scotland, Shotts based.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, Dependent on Experience

Must be flexible to accommodate Dayshift or Nightshift working.

Do you have Supervisory experience within the Highways, civil engineering, Traffic management or related industries? Then this could be the position for you

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Company vehicle.
• Pension scheme.
• Paid holidays
• Life Assurance - with 24/­GP appointments, free physio and counselling for you and your family
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing business.

Why HBS?

Operating across the UK and Ireland, HBS delivers comprehensive services to all our clients. With a diverse product range, our specialist teams can tackle any challenge. We swiftly implement solutions using stock from our depots and our in‑house operatives and equipment.

As more projects move to a Design and Build basis, HBS stands ready with the expertise to meet these demands. Our in‑house design team offers early contractor involvement, assisting with the design of safety barrier systems and traffic management. We collaborate with your designers to provide Value Engineering, ensuring compliant, cost‑effective solutions every time.

About The Role

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise road restraint system installation and maintenance works.
• Manage site operatives and subcontractors.
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with RAMS, specifications, and programme requirements.
• Conduct site briefings, toolbox talks, and safety inspections.
• Liaise with clients, principal contractors, and stakeholders on site.
• Monitor productivity and quality standards.
• Complete site documentation, reports, and records accurately.
• Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture.

Essential Requirements

• Previous supervisory experience within highways, civil engineering, traffic management, or related industries.
• Right to work in the UK unsponsored
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and site management practices.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Full UK Driving License.
• SSSTS or SMSTS.
• CSCS Card.
• Flexible to accommodate Dayshift or Nightshift working.

Desirable Qualifications

• First Aid at Work.
• Experience working with road restraint systems/barriers.

If you have the experience, leadership skills, and commitment to safety required to succeed in this role, we would love to hear from you.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY AT HBS

HBS recognise that a diverse workforce—encompassing a broad spectrum of people, skills, and cultural background enhances the quality and breadth of perspectives, insights, and experiences within the organisation. In line with this belief, we are firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer, upholding the principles of diversity and inclusion, and opposing all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the recruitment process, we encourage you to inform us so that appropriate arrangements can be made.