Highways Supervisor

Marlborough Highways Ltd; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in East London is seeking an experienced Highways Supervisor to ensure the safe management of highway projects. Key responsibilities include preparing risk assessments, managing subcontractors, and conducting site inductions. Applicants should have prior supervisory experience in a highways setting and a strong adherence to health and safety policies. This full-time role offers various benefits, including access to a 24/7 GP service.

Benefits

24/7 GP service

Medicash cashback scheme

Retail discounts

Employee assistance programme

Reward and recognition programme

Death in service cover

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience ideally within a highways setting.
• Strong background in working in accordance with health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe running of allocated sites.
• Prepare and implement risk assessments and method statements.
• Manage/liaise with Sub‑Contractors as appropriate.
• Conduct depot and site inductions.

Skills

Supervisory experience in highways

Understanding highways maintenance contracts

Confidence in generating MI

Driving licence

Health and safety policy adherence

Job description

Highways Supervisor

Join to apply for the Highways Supervisor role at Marlborough Highways.

Here at Marlborough Highways we have an opportunity for an experienced Supervisor to join our team based in East London.

Department: Operations.

Location: Various.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe running of allocated sites and monitoring the implementation and control of safe working procedures.
• Prepare and implement risk assessments and method statements.
• Manage/liaise with Sub‑Contractors as appropriate.
• Liaise with Clients at the depot or on site.
• Conduct depot and site inductions.
• Weekly Health & Safety & Environmental inspections.
• Issue Works Orders and permits.
• Organise and resource staff labour, plant and materials so that the works progress effectively and economically.
• Minimise cost of works through correct programming and utilisation of labour, plant, materials and Sub‑Contractors.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the contract plan and procedures, with risk assessments and method statements.
• Check drawings, site instructions, work orders and contract documents and report any anomalies or lack of information.
• Monitor the standard of work of all employees and contractors.
• In conjunction with the Contract Manager or Operations Manager, ensure that the operations are commercially viable.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Prior supervisory experience ideally within a highways setting.
• Understanding of highways term maintenance contracts.
• Confident generating and delivering a variety of MI on a monthly basis.
• Driving licence.
• Strong background in working in accordance with health and safety policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Access to 24/7 GP service.
• Medicash cashback scheme.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Reward and recognition programme.
• Death in service cover.
• Learning and development opportunities.

Marlborough Highways is an equal opportunities employer that celebrates difference. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We promote a culture of respect and fairness for all employees and are committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities for everyone. If you feel you could benefit from any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Civil Engineering