Technical Supervisor (Highways/Traffic Management/Construction)

Neway International Ltd; Chipping Barnet; Hybrid; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a Technical Supervisor to join the Environment Group. You will supervise developer-funded works programmes across the borough, ensuring projects are delivered to high standards while complying with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in supervising highways or construction projects, along with excellent stakeholder management skills. This is a permanent, primarily site-based position with the flexibility for remote work one day a week.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising highways, traffic management, or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety compliance.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage developer-funded works programmes.
• Ensure projects meet required standards, budgets, and timescales.
• Oversee compliance with contracts, policies, and standing orders.

Skills

Supervising highways

Traffic management

Construction projects

Health and safety compliance

Stakeholder management

Job description

Salary

£48,003 per annum

About the Role

Barnet Council is seeking a Technical Supervisor to join the Environment Group within the Development Control Team. This is a permanent opportunity to play a key role in supervising developer‑funded works programmes across the borough.

• Carriageway and footway resurfacing works
• Vehicle crossovers
• Minor traffic management schemes

The role involves ensuring projects are delivered on time, to specification, and within budget, while maintaining compliance with health and safety standards and council policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage developer‑funded works programmes.
• Ensure projects meet required standards, budgets, and timescales.
• Oversee compliance with contracts, policies, and standing orders.
• Provide excellent stakeholder engagement and customer service.
• Resolve day‑to‑day issues to keep programmes on track.
• Ensure value for money and “right first‑time” delivery.
• Occasionally work outside normal hours to support programme delivery.

Work Arrangement

Primarily site‑based (4–5 days per week).

Flexibility to agree 1 day working from home.

Based at Colindale Offices.

Candidate Profile

• Experience supervising highways, traffic management, or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety compliance.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to deliver projects to high standards under pressure.
• Commitment to customer service excellence and value for money.

Why Join Barnet Council?

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the borough’s infrastructure and community wellbeing. You’ll be part of a dedicated team, working on impactful projects that improve everyday life for residents.