Highways Supervisor

Dowhigh Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is hiring a Highways Maintenance Supervisor in Liverpool. This full-time role involves overseeing pavement and drainage projects, leading on-site teams, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Applicants must have relevant certifications, strong leadership skills, and a valid driving license. The position offers opportunities for professional development, benefit packages including pension and holiday entitlements, and requires flexibility in working hours.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

On site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension

25 days holiday

Additional days holiday after 5 years

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a working foreman on civils/groundworks projects.
• Knowledge of site health and safety procedures.
• Experience in workflow local authority job specification systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead operatives on site.
• Co-ordinate tasks including drainage, kerbing, ducting, concrete and tarmac works.
• Ensure works are completed safely, on time and to a high standard.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health and Safety Knowledge

Ability to Work Flexible Shifts

Education

Valid SSSTS or SMSTS certification

CSCS Black/Gold card

Street Works qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Highways Maintenance Supervisor to join our Highways team working around the Northwest Region. As the Highways Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for the successful delivery and supervision of kerbing, paving, drainage, and patching works by Dowhigh Ltd and our sub-contractors. The role will include day and night shifts subject to contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead operatives on site.
• Co-ordinate tasks including drainage, kerbing, ducting, concrete and tarmac works.
• Ensure works are completed safely, on time and to a high standard.
• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks and enforce health and safety protocols.
• Liaise with site managers, engineers and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress and report to the contracts manager.
• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment.
• Carry out site inspections & audits and report Safety Observations
• Manage productivity and identify methods to reduce costs and maximise profitability

Requirements

• Valid SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
• CSCS Black/Gold card (Foreman/Supervisor level).
• Street Works qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Proven experience as a working foreman on civils/groundworks projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of site health and safety procedure.
• Ability to work flexible shifts (days & nights)
• Experience in workflow local authority job specification systems

Person Specification

• Displays a demonstrable focus on safety
• Client Focussed
• Works well as part of a team
• Able to plan, organise and prioritise own workload
• Adopts a systematic and logical approach to tasks
• Able to absorb and impart factual information to others
• Driven to achieve results whilst maintaining quality and standards
• Confident in both written and verbal communication
• Competent IT skills

Job Type: Full-time, Monday – Friday
Hours of work: 7.00 am – 4.30 pm

Why Join Us?

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• On site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Full or Part Time hours considered
• Company Pension
• 25 days holiday
• Additional day’s holiday after 5 years continuous service up to a maximum of 30 days