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...

Highways Operative - Driving IMMEDIATE START Monday to Friday 40 hours per week Summary To deliver a wide range of routine and cyclical highways maintenance work, including: asphalt footway and carriageway patching, street furniture defects, street lighting, drainage, drainage and winter maintenance. To respond to emergencies, daytime and out of hours call outs on a rota basis. Adhering to company procedures with regards to health and safety. Delivering projects within defined time and financial target. Desirable Skills HGV Licence Normal license Drivers CPC Street Lighting qualifications General Competencies To understand risk assessment and apply safe systems of working Ability to use own initiative Able to complete record sheets, paper and electronically Team player and prepared to contribute and participate with others Able to carry out basic safety, quality and environment audits and risk assessment

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...

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential

We are looking for experienced NRSWA Operatives for work in Stevenage starting on the 30th of March 2026. It’s 3-4 months worth of work. Duties include setting up barriers for work on Highways. Digging holes for the installation of roadside signage Filling of concrete Candidates must have… - NRSWA / Street works card - ⁠preferred to drive and have driving licence but not required - ⁠minimum of 3 years working on highways projects Please call us on (phone number removed) or text Laurence on (phone number removed)

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...

Sub Agent – Structures | Major A47 Highways Scheme | Tier One Main Contractor We are currently seeking an experienced Sub Agent – Structures to join a major infrastructure project on the A47 road scheme England, working with a leading Tier One civil engineering contractor delivering large-scale infrastructure projects across the UK. This is a key position within the structures team, supporting the delivery and close-out of multiple reinforced concrete and highways structures packages. The successful candidate will act as the right-hand to the Senior Agent, playing a vital role in managing engineers, subcontractors and day-to-day site operations. This opportunity offers exposure to a nationally significant highways scheme and the chance to work alongside an established contractor known for delivering complex infrastructure and major transport projects. The Role As Sub Agent you will take ownership of structures packages across the scheme, ensuring safe, efficient and...

Job Title: Telehandler / Forklift Driver Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire Pay: TBDWe are currently recruiting Telehandler / Forklift Drivers for a range of upcoming projects in Oxfordshire. We have both long-term and short-term opportunities available, offering flexibility to suit your availability. About the Role: Safely operating a telescopic handler or forklift to move materials across the site. Handling deliveries and ensuring materials are stored correctly and safely. Distributing materials to various levels and areas of the site to assist subcontractors. Performing daily safety checks on the machine and reporting any defects to the site manager. Adhering to strict site speed limits and health and safety guidelines at all times.Requirements: Valid CPCS or NPORS Card (Telescopic Handler / Industrial Forklift). Proven experience operating machinery in a fast-paced construction environment. Full UK Driving License usually required for operating telehandlers on or near public...

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...