Foreman jobs in United Kingdom

Are you looking to develop your career in highways and asset management? We’re seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Technician to support the delivery of highways maintenance programmes and improvement and to help maintain and improve asset management systems.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

We support hybrid working, it’s important to us that working arrangements are designed to enable our employees to excel and within this role you’ll have the opportunity to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.

You’ll assist with the design, delivery and supervision of highway maintenance and improvement schemes, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

• Capturing, managing and analysing highway asset data using GIS and WDM systems
• Assisting in the planning and delivery of small to medium highway maintenance projects
• Supporting the development of Reading’s Highways Asset Management policies and systems
• Monitoring budgets and preparing reports and technical drawings
• Liaising with contractors, councillors, members of the public and partner organisations

You’ll also be encouraged to build your technical expertise and progress within the career grade structure as your skills and experience develop.

We’re looking for someone with:

• A good standard of literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• Experience working in highways, transport or asset management (or a related technical environment)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• The ability to manage your own workload and make sound decisions
• A full UK driving licence and access to transport

Experience with WDM or UKPMS systems and an understanding of the Highways Act 1980 would be an advantage, though training will be provided.

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

• Work Together as one team - work collaboratively, with each other and with our partners, and demonstrate the Team Reading values in everything we do
• Drive Efficiency - show initiative, be adaptable to change and put forward ideas to help improve delivery and efficiency. Take responsibility for our own learning and development and for reaching our potential.
• Be Ambitious - be demanding of our own performance – striving to be even better – and be prepared to engage with and challenge leaders in a constructive and positive way.
• Make a Difference to Reading - maintain the highest levels of customer service and be flexible and willing to provide the services needed at the time they are needed.

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave.
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities.
• Modern working environment at the 19 Bennet Road Offices located off Junction 11 of the M4.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• The use of Kennet Day nursery rated outstanding by Ofsted located at The Civic Offices in Reading town centre.
• Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/bus journey, to & from work.
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.
• Access to an online employee benefits portal with new offers every month.

For more information on this position please contact Richard Ponchaud – Highway Asset Manager - richard.ponchaud@reading.gov.uk

Closing Date: Wednesday 31st December 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Interview Setup: In person at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, RG2 0QX