Supervisor

Ringway London; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringway London in Bedford is seeking a highly capable Highways Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance and renewal works on the National Highways East network. You will supervise teams, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate planed works and inspections to support timely delivery.

The role requires frontline leadership, strong IT skills, and a flexible approach to hours to meet operational needs in a busy road network environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience within the highways sector.
• Strong IT skills and experience using a range of operational and reporting systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours to support operational requirements.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Responsibilities

• Supervise highway maintenance and repair activities across the network.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, health & safety standards and company procedures.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor works to ensure efficient delivery.
• Liaise with internal teams, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Manage site inspections, risk assessments and method statements.
• Support traffic management planning and operational delivery.
• Monitor quality, productivity and programme performance.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and reporting through various business systems.
• Assist with emergency response and out-of-hours activities when required.

Skills

Leadership

IT skills

Communication

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Job Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Highways Maintenance Supervisor to support the delivery of maintenance and renewal works across the National Highways East network. This role is ideal for an individual with a strong operational background, excellent technical knowledge, and experience working on the Strategic Road Network.

Location: Bedford

Business Unit: 5079 - NH East

Duties

• Supervise highway maintenance and repair activities across the network.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, health & safety standards and company procedures.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor works to ensure efficient delivery.
• Liaise with internal teams, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Manage site inspections, risk assessments and method statements.
• Support traffic management planning and operational delivery.
• Monitor quality, productivity and programme performance.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and reporting through various business systems.
• Assist with emergency response and out-of-hours activities when required.

Person Specification

Essential

• Minimum two years' experience within the highways sector.
• Strong IT skills and experience using a range of operational and reporting systems.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours to support operational requirements.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Strong understanding and practical application of CDM Regulations.
• Previous experience in traffic management, including holding or previously holding a Traffic Management Foreman qualification.
• Knowledge of the National Highways Area 6 and Area 8 strategic road networks.
• Experience maintaining and repairing:
  • Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS)
  • Highway drainage assets
  • Structural expansion joints

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 - Variable Shift Pattern

Fairness Inclusion & Respect

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Ringway is about recognising and celebrating each other's differences and what they bring to the team.

Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Ringway recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.