Technical Supervisor

Service Care Solutions; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in North London is looking for an experienced Project Supervisor to manage a range of developer-funded highway projects. The role requires expertise in contractor management, site safety, and effective stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Ideal candidates will have a proactive approach and strong communication skills, and a UK driving licence is desirable. This position offers hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising highways or construction-related projects.
• Strong understanding of site safety and contractor management.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent schemes efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a portfolio of developer-funded highway projects.
• Ensure all projects are delivered to specification and budget.
• Monitor contractor performance and manage compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Supervision of highways projects

Site safety compliance

Excellent communication skills

Customer service excellence

Contractor management

Job description

Project Supervisor - Developer Funded Works Programme - North London Local Authority Permanent Position

Hybrid: Primarily site-based (4-5 days), with 1 day WFH flexibility

We are recruiting for a Project Supervisor to join a North London Local Authority within their Development Control Team. This is a permanent opportunity overseeing a portfolio of developer-funded schemes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget and to the required standard.

You'll take responsibility for supervising resurfacing works, vehicle crossovers, minor traffic management schemes, and a range of improvement projects. The role focuses on contractor management, stakeholder engagement, customer service excellence and ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, contract requirements and health & safety legislation.

This is an excellent position for someone with strong site experience, a proactive approach and confidence managing multiple live projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a portfolio of developer-funded highway projects including carriageway/footway resurfacing, crossovers and minor traffic management schemes.
• Ensure all projects are delivered to programme, specification and budget.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with contract requirements and health & safety standards.
• Oversee site inspections, resolve day-to-day issues and ensure works are completed “right first time.”
• Maintain stakeholder engagement and provide a high level of customer service.
• Ensure accurate reporting, completion sign-off and adherence to policy and standing orders.
• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, residents and external partners.
• Support programme delivery, escalating risks and ensuring all works remain on track.
• Occasional out-of-hours working where required to support delivery.

Requirements

• Experience supervising highways or construction-related projects.
• Strong understanding of site safety, compliance and contractor management.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent schemes and resolve issues efficiently.
• Confident working independently and maintaining accurate records.
• Full UK driving licence desirable due to site-based nature.

Contact: For more information or to apply, please contact James at Service Care Solutions.