Supervisor

Volkerrail Group; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Competitive annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Vouchers and discounts

Training and development opportunities

Family friendly policies

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Mental health and wellbeing support

24/7 Virtual GP

Job summary

VolkerHighways, part of VolkerWessels UK, is recruiting a Supervisor for our Highways Term Maintenance contract based at the Wokingham depot. You will lead in‑house and subcontract teams to ensure projects meet operational, financial and contract requirements, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality and on‑time delivery.

Key requirements include construction management knowledge, familiarity with NEC contracts, CSCS, SSSTS, NRSWA Supervisor and First Aid.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of construction management.
• Familiar with NEC forms of contract.
• CSCS certification holder.
• SSSTS qualification or equivalent.
• NRSWA Supervisor trained or qualified.
• First Aid knowledge or certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day delivery of high­way maintenance works.
• Lead and support operational teams with coaching and performance management.
• Ensure works are completed safely, to specification and within budget.
• Implement safe systems of work and conduct site inspections.
• Plan workloads, allocate resources and coordinate labour and materials.
• Monitor quality, productivity and programme performance.
• Maintain site records, diaries and contract documentation.
• Manage stock, depot operations and vehicle/equipment use.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Construction management

NEC contracts

CSCS

SSSTS

NRSWA Supervisor

First Aid

Job description

About us

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

We have an excellent opportunity for a Supervisor on our Highways Term Maintenance contract working out of our Wokingham depot. The role will require the individual to lead and coordinate both in-house and subcontract teams, to ensure projects meet operational, financial, and contract requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise day-to-day delivery of reactive and planned highway maintenance works.
• Lead and support operational teams, providing guidance, coaching and performance management.
• Ensure all works are completed safely, efficiently, to specification and within budget.
• Implement and monitor safe systems of work, conducting regular site inspections and safety briefings.
• Plan workloads, allocate resources and coordinate labour, materials, plant and traffic management requirements.
• Monitor quality standards, productivity and programme performance across all assigned works.
• Maintain accurate site records, including diaries, inspections, work updates and contract documentation.
• Manage stock levels, depot operations and the safe use of company vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery.
• Support the wider management team and undertake additional duties as required.

About you

You will need to ensure all work aligns with contract requirements and is carried out in full compliance with legal and safety standards. Other requirements include:

• Knowledge and understanding of construction management
• Be familiar with NEC forms of contract
• CSCS
• SSSTS
• NRSWA Supervisor
• First Aid

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

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 salary
• 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 benefit
• Flexible working opportunities
• 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.

If you need support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Additional information

Note for Recruitment Agencies:

Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.

We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to [e-mail]

VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.