Traffic Management Foreman: Lead Safety & TM Ops

VolkerWessels UK; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Private medical care

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working opportunities

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

VolkerHighways is recruiting for a Foreman to lead traffic management operations from our West Sussex depots. You will install, maintain and remove traffic management in line with Chapter 8 and approved drawings, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient works on site.

The role requires CSCS and NHSS accreditations, a full UK driving licence and experience in highways maintenance, with weekend call-outs and emergency response expected. A strong focus on safety and client liaison is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in traffic management operations.
• Previous experience in highways maintenance.
• Holder of valid CSCS card.
• Holder of NHSS 12D M1-M6.
• Holder of NHSS 12A/B Foreman.
• Holder of full valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver traffic management operations in line with NHSS 12 and Chapter 8 (12A/B & 12D).
• Supervise, support and mentor operatives and trainees.
• Ensure all works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to required standards.
• Conduct site surveys and review/approve TM layouts where required.
• Maintain and check TM equipment, reporting defects promptly.
• Complete all job records, permits, and required documentation accurately.
• Participate in call-out and weekend rotas, including emergency response.
• Liaise professionally with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, environmental and permitting regulations.
• Deliver team briefings, inductions and ensure staff understand roles and risks.
• Build strong client relationships and support high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Report near misses, monitor performance, and identify team training needs.

Skills

Traffic management

Highways maintenance

CSCS card

NHSS 12D M1-M6

NHSS 12A/B Foreman

Full UK driving licence

Job description

VolkerHighways is recruiting for a Foreman to lead traffic management operations from our West Sussex depots. You will install, maintain and remove traffic management in line with Chapter 8 and approved drawings, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient works on site.

The role requires CSCS and NHSS accreditations, a full UK driving licence and experience in highways maintenance, with weekend call-outs and emergency response expected. A strong focus on safety and client liaison is essential.