15 highways operative jobs found

Could you be our next Highways Lighting Operative to join the team and drive this success forwards? What will I be doing in this role? * As a Highways Lighting Operative, you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of highway lighting systems such as streetlights, traffic signs and other street furniture. * Your primary goal will be to fix any faulty equipment quickly to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of lighting infrastructure to enhance visibility and road safety for drivers and pedestrians. Some of your role will involve: * Perform routine maintenance tasks such as replacing lamps, cleaning fixtures, and repairing damaged or malfunctioning lighting components. * Respond promptly to reported lighting failures or outages and troubleshoot problems to determine the cause of the issue. * Carry out repairs and replacements of electrical components, including wiring, switches, ballasts, and control systems. * Collaborate with other...

Groundworks Blue Hat Supervisors - Plymouth - £25.42 PAYE Full Time Employment VGC Group are seeking 2no experienced Groundworks Supervisors to join a great team on a Major Infrastructure Project in Devonport, Plymouth. This contract is available to start asap subject to BPSS Vetting. Role: Lift Supervisor Location: Plymouth Salary: £25.42 per hour, 1.5 x rate after 39 hours in a week, 1.5 x rate first 4 hours on a saturday, 2 x rate rest of the weekend.  Hours: 10 hour Shifts Contract: Full time Duration: 4 years + Benefits: 31 days holiday per year, training and upskilling provided if relevant to role, pension£3 a day brief allowance Subsistence:  - Lodge available at £51.97 per night for anyone living over 50 miles from site. - Daily Travel allowance available for any operative not on lodge commuting more than 9 miles (in line with CIJC)  Experience: 3 years + Qualifications:  - CSCS Gold NVQ Level 3 OWS - NVQ Level 2 Groundworks - SSSTS Please apply via directly or whatsapp...

CSCS Concrete Finisher - Plymouth - £20.08 PAYE Full Time Employment VGC Group are seeking 5no experienced Concrete Finishers to join a great team on a Major Infrastructure Project in Devonport, Plymouth. This contract is available to start asap subject to BPSS Vetting. Role: Concrete Finisher Location: Plymouth Salary: £20.08 per hour, 1.5 x rate after 39 hours in a week, 1.5 x rate first 4 hours on a saturday, 2 x rate rest of the weekend.  Hours: 10 hour Shifts Contract: Full time Duration: 4 years + Benefits: 31 days holiday per year, training and upskilling provided if relevant to role, pension, £3 a day brief allowance Subsistence:  - Lodge available at £51.97 per night for anyone living over 50 miles from site. - Daily Travel allowance available for any operative not on lodge commuting more than 9 miles (in line with CIJC)  Experience: 3 years + Qualifications:  - CSCS Blue NVQ Level 2 in Concrete Please apply via directly or whatsapp Dan on (phone number removed) VGC is...

CPCS A73 PVM- Plymouth - £16.94 PAYE Full Time Employment VGC Group are seeking 2no Banksmen to join a great team on a Major Infrastructure Project in Devonport, Plymouth. This contract is available to start asap subject to BPSS Vetting. Role: Plant & Vehicle Marshall Location: Plymouth Salary: £16.94 per hour, 1.5 x rate after 39 hours in a week, 1.5 x rate first 4 hours on a saturday, 2 x rate rest of the weekend.  Hours: 10 hour Shifts Contract: Full time Duration: 4 years + Benefits: 31 days holiday per year, training and upskilling provided if relevant to role, pension, £3 a day brief allowance Subsistence:  - Lodge available at £51.97 per night for anyone living over 50 miles from site. - Daily Travel allowance available for any operative not on lodge commuting more than 9 miles (in line with CIJC)  Experience: 3 years + Qualifications:  - CPCS Blue A73 Plant & Vehicle Marshall Card - Safety Critical Medical (can be provided) Please apply via directly or whatsapp...

360 Excavator Operator: A19 Infrastructure (Northallerton) Location: Northallerton (A19) Rate: £23.00 per hour (CIS) Start Date: Thursday (Immediate) Duration: 2 Weeks (High-intensity project phase) The Role: We are looking for an experienced 360 Excavator Operator (Above 10t) to support a fast-paced highways infrastructure project on the A19 near Northallerton. This is a 2-week contract starting this Thursday, focusing on excavation works and utility support during a critical phase of the scheme. Due to the location and nature of the work, we require a professional operator who is used to the strict safety standards of a live highways environment. Key Responsibilities: Highways Excavation: Executing precision digging for drainage, service trenches, and embankment works alongside the A19. Lifting Operations: Assisting with the movement of materials and site equipment (Lifting Ops endorsement required). Service Safety: Working safely in close proximity to live services...

General Operative - Civils VGC Group are looking for 2 General Operatives to work on a LONG TERM Infrastructure project with a Tier 1 Contractor in Devonport. Role: General Operative Location: Devonport Start Date: Dependent on BPSS Vetting Duration: 4 Years + Rate: £14.68 per hour. 1.5 x rate after first 39 hours. Saturdays =1.5 x rate for first for hours, anything thereafter is 2 x rate Hours: (Apply online only) (47.5 hours a week monday to friday with intermittent weekends. Contract: Full time Employment Benefits: 31 Days holiday per year, Training relevant to the role/project paid for, with additional courses & NVQs available Subsistence: - Daily Commute allowance for anyone travelling over 9 miles daily - Lodge allowance for anyone working away from home Experience: 2 years + Qualifications Required: - CSCS Green Card - Previous Civils experience - additional ticket beneficial Please apply via link provided or directly. VGC is a leading provider of support services...

Job Title: Groundworks & Reinstatement Gangs (1-3 Year Contract) * Location: Lincoln (Stapleford / LN6) * Salary: Competitive – Dependent on Experience * Job Type: Full-Time / Contract (Long-term) * Hours: 06:30 – 16:30 (9 Hours Paid Yard-to-Yard) Are you looking for genuine stability? We are recruiting for 2 and 3-man Reinstatement Gangs to join a premier, family-run civil engineering firm in Lincoln. Unlike standard site work, this is a 1-to-3-year contract focusing on high-spec pothole reinstatement and highway maintenance. We are looking for high-caliber lads who want a consistent "home" for the next few years. The Setup * Yard-to-Yard: Your day starts at the yard in Stapleford (LN6) at 06:30. * Travel Included: You jump in the company vehicle, travel to the day's locations, and arrive back at the yard for a 16:30 finish. * Clean Pay: You are paid 9 hours per day, which includes your travel time in the...

FBR Recruitment – Ground Workers Required (x2) Our client is seeking experienced Ground Workers for a temporary contract on a project close to Portsmouth. This vacancy is being advertised by a recruitment agency acting on behalf of the employer. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Job Details: * Position: Ground Worker (x2) * Start Date: 30th March 2026 * Duration: 6 weeks * Location: Fareham * Rate: £20 per hour * Payment: CIS Requirements: * Valid Dumper Ticket * Highways Passport - Candidates with this already preferred but we can assist with obtaining for the right candidates. * Previous groundworks experience * Own PPE *...

Job Title: IRATA Level 3 Supervisor (Rope Access) Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Start Date: April 2026 Duration: Until June 2027 Sector: Civils / Highways About the Role A leading civils and highways contractor is seeking an experienced IRATA Level 3 Supervisor to oversee rope access works on a bridge project in Newcastle. The role will involve supervising works focused on the replacement of steel drainage systems beneath the bridge, along with ongoing repair and maintenance activities. This is a long-term contract offering consistent work through to June 2027. Key Responsibilities * Supervise all rope access activities in accordance with IRATA guidelines * Lead, manage, and support a team of rope access operatives * Ensure all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to specification * Oversee installation of new steel drainage systems under the bridge * Manage inspection, repair, and maintenance works * Carry out...

A loyal client to Sphere are looking to appoint a Setting Out Engineer, to commence a new role on the 30th of March. Your new company are a regional Civil Engineering contractor, who typically operate across the Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire, Bath, and Wiltshire areas, out of their Bristol office. They specialise in Groundwork's, Utilities, RC Services, Landscaping, and Highways. This opportunity is in relation to a project in central Bristol, where the remaining elements are Civils and Hard Landscaping focused. Relevant Degree level qualifications and CSCS would be essential. For further information or to express your interest in this position, please contact Jack Durrant at your earliest convenience

Site Manager - Highways (Tarmacing/surfacing Focused) Location: Lockerbie Contract: 18 Months Rate: Up to £400 per day (Umbrella) + overtime, weekends & night shift enhancements We are seeking an experienced highways site Manager to support major highways maintenance projects, with a primary focus on supervising and managing tarmacing (surfacing) work packages. This role will centre on the coordination, delivery, and on-site supervision of asphalt/tarmacing operations, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead the management and supervision of tarmacing and surfacing packages, ensuring quality, safety, and programme adherence Coordinate logistical operations across multiple maintenance schemes to maximise efficiency and performance Liaise with Autolink, subcontractors, and external stakeholders to support delivery of maintenance and upgrade works Oversee motorway maintenance...

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator Job Type: Temporary Location: Norwich, Norfolk Rate of pay: Paye £40, Umbrella £60 , CIS £60. Overtime if applicable Accomodation / Digs are available for this role Are you a Logistics Coordinator looking for work? ARC are currently looking for a Logistics Coordinator. The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for leading and controlling all logistics activities for the project. The role provides end-to-end ownership of project logistics, covering heavy and abnormal transport, site logistics planning, permits, authority interfaces. The position requires strong experience in large infrastructure projects and the ability to operate independently in a high-risk, schedule-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all logistics activities for the project, from early mobilisation through drilling operations to full demobilization. Develop and maintain the project logistics strategy in alignment with the construction schedule and...

Job Title: Logistics Coordinator Job Type: Temporary Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Rate of pay: Paye £40, Umbrella £60 , CIS £60. Overtime if applicable Accomodation / Digs are available for this role Are you a Logistics Coordinator looking for work? ARC are currently looking for a Logistics Coordinator. The Logistics Coordinator is responsible for leading and controlling all logistics activities for the project. The role provides end-to-end ownership of project logistics, covering heavy and abnormal transport, site logistics planning, permits, authority interfaces. The position requires strong experience in large infrastructure projects and the ability to operate independently in a high-risk, schedule-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all logistics activities for the project, from early mobilisation through drilling operations to full demobilization. Develop and maintain the project logistics strategy in alignment with the construction schedule and...

A major highways scheme is entering its final stages and we need an experienced Project Manager to help close it out with the same excellence it was built with. It has attracted national press coverage and strong local stakeholder support since breaking ground in 2024. Now, with handover to National Highways on the horizon, we're looking for someone who can drive the final six months across the finish line (not from a day-to-day construction point of view). You'll join a tight-knit, experienced team who know this project inside out – the team has experienced minimal personnel changes. Project Manager Duties: * Leading coordination across design and engineering teams to collate and complete all handover documentation * Owning design management to ensure detailed design is complete and fully resolved * Preparing and delivering the asset for operation including as-builts and the full Health & Safety file * Managing and closing out outstanding works and any required...

A London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Interim Clerk of Works to support the immediate delivery of its Highways and Transport Capital Programme. This is a hands-on, site-based contract role requiring a confident professional who can step in quickly, take ownership of construction oversight and ensure works are delivered safely, compliantly and to specification. This is not an observing role. It is an assurance and accountability role. The Assignment You will act as the Council’s on-site representative across a range of highways and public realm schemes, ensuring contractors deliver against drawings, specifications, standards and programme. Key responsibilities include: * Daily site inspections of highways and traffic projects * Monitoring contractor performance and quality of workmanship * Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, NRSWA, Highways Act and Traffic Management legislation * Overseeing temporary traffic management and...