24 highways supervisor jobs found

The role As a Schemes Supervisor, you will play a critical role in assisting the construction manager in overseeing the delivery of highway improvements. You will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all relevant regulations and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in highways engineering, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects. * Develop and implement detailed project plans, including resource allocation, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies. * Monitor project schedules and collaborate with contractors, clients, and stakeholders to ensure adherence to timelines. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date daily site records, including photos, equipment, and labor resources. * Assist in resolving site and construction-related issues, communicating changes to Scheme Engineer, Designers, and Quantity Surveyors. * Conduct...

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...

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...

Location: Norwich, Norfolk Project Duration: Long-term (until Summer 2028) Working Hours: 40 hours per week Rate: Competitive, with all expenses included We are seeking a highly experienced NEC Supervisor to join a major highways project in Norwich. This long-term opportunity will run until Summer 2028, offering the chance to work on a significant and exciting infrastructure development. This position falls inside IR35 and working CIS is an option. This is day work, Monday to Friday.   Key Responsibilities: ·Supervise and manage the delivery of highways works in line with NEC contract terms, ensuring projects are completed to the highest standards. ·Oversee works relating to major highways, structures, and pavements. ·Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, project timelines, and budget requirements. ·Liaise with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders to ensure smooth project progression. ·Report on progress, manage variations, and ensure any...

SITE SUPERVISOR – HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS 🚧 📍 A4 Bristol Potential 18 Months Work Orange PPE Required We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Supervisor for a long-term Highway Improvement Project on the A4 in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong supervisor with highways and confined spaces experience looking for consistent work. ✅ Essential Requirements: * CSCS GOLD SUPERVISOR CARD * SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) OR SMSTS * Confined Spaces (Medium/High Risk) * Highways experience * Strong leadership and H&S awareness * CAT & Genny (Cable Avoidance Tool) PPE Requirements: * Full Orange 5-Point PPE (Hard hat, hi-vis orange, safety boots, trousers, long sleeve top) * Client will potentially supply goggles and gloves 📍 Location: A4 – Bristol ⏳ Duration: Potentially 18 months’ work for the right candidate. If you are a reliable, proactive Site Supervisor ready to lead teams safely...

SITE SUPERVISOR – HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS 🚧 📍 A4 Bristol Potential 18 Months Work Orange PPE Required We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Supervisor for a long-term Highway Improvement Project on the A4 in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong supervisor with highways and confined spaces experience looking for long term work supervising gangs of groundworkers. ✅ Essential Requirements: * CSCS GOLD SUPERVISOR CARD * SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme) OR SMSTS * Confined Spaces (Medium/High Risk) * Highways experience * Strong leadership and H&S awareness * CAT & Genny (Cable Avoidance Tool) PPE Requirements: * Full Orange 5-Point PPE (Hard hat, hi-vis orange, safety boots, trousers, long sleeve top) * Client will potentially supply goggles and gloves 📍 Location: A4 – Bristol ⏳ Duration: Potentially 18 months’ work for the right candidate. If you are a reliable, proactive Site...

SITE SUPERVISOR – HIGHWAYS PROJECT 🚧 📍 A4 – Bristol ⏳ Up to 18 Months Work 🦺 Orange PPE Required We’re looking for an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee gangs of groundworkers on a major Highway Improvement Scheme on the A4 in Bristol. This is a long-term opportunity (potentially 18 months) for a strong supervisor with highways and confined spaces experience. Requirements: ✔ CSCS Gold Supervisor Card ✔ SSSTS or SMSTS ✔ Street Works ✔ Confined Spaces (Medium or High Risk) ✔ Highways experience ✔ CAT & Genny ✔ Strong leadership and H&S awareness PPE: 🦺 Full Orange 5-Point PPE required (Hard hat, hi-vis orange, boots, trousers, long sleeve top) Client may supply gloves and goggles If you're a reliable Site Supervisor looking for long-term work on a major highways project, we want to hear from you. 📩 Apply with your CV or message for details

Senior Site Engineer – Highways Location: Cheltenham  Direct Reports: Site Engineer Rate - Inside IR35  Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior /Site Engineer to join our highways project team based near Cheltenham. The successful candidate will support the Sub Agent in delivering highways and utilities works safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards. This role will involve managing day-to-day site engineering activities and overseeing Junior Site Engineer to ensure works are delivered in accordance with design, specification, and contractual requirements. I am looking for Engineers with Highways experience.  Key Responsibilities Report directly to the Sub Agent and provide technical support to the site management team. Manage and mentor a Site Engineer, reviewing setting out, quality checks, and documentation. Oversee highways works including earthworks, drainage, kerbing, surfacing, S278/S106 works and associated infrastructure. Coordinate...

Highways Clerk of Works Vacancy- Outside IR35 North East England Contract - 12 Months £35-£40 per hour- Outside IR35 I am currently recruiting for an experienced Highways Clerk of Works to support a programme of highway works across the North East of England. This is an initial 12-month contract working on a range of heritage and Active Travel schemes, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification and in line with required standards. This role will suit someone with strong site supervision experience within highways or civil engineering, who is comfortable overseeing contractors and reporting on progress and quality of works. Key Responsibilities ·Carry out regular site inspections to monitor progress and quality of works ·Ensure construction activities comply with design specifications, standards and health & safety requirements ·Monitor contractor performance and workmanship on site ·Identify and report defects, non-compliance or safety issues ·Maintain...

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

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...

Senior Development Control Engineer We are currently recruiting for an experienced Highways Engineer to join a Council in the Home Counties in delivering high-quality highway and transport infrastructure projects. You must have experience to be considered for this position. Key Responsibilities: ·Develop technical solutions, manage design and construction stages, and ensure projects meet statutory requirements, Council standards, and safety regulations. ·Review and approve designs under Sections 38 and 278. ·Coordinate across engineering disciplines, ensuring seamless project delivery. ·Oversee consultants and junior staff, providing guidance and supervision. ·Ensure compliance with DMRB, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, and other relevant standards. ·Liaise with stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain project progress. ·Monitor project performance, risks, and compliance throughout delivery. Requirements: ·Proven experience in UK highway design and maintenance. ·Strong...

Job Title: Nightshift site Engineer Location: Heathrow Airport Rate: £500 per shift (Inside IR35 or via Ltd Company) Shift: Night Shift Project & Department Overview Working on a major infrastructure programme at one of the world's busiest aviation hubs, this role sits within a critical asset management and compliance framework delivering essential upgrades to key tunnel infrastructure. The project requires works to be delivered within tight possession windows while maintaining full operational functionality of the airport's transport network. Purpose of the Role The Backshift Night Engineer is responsible for overseeing and delivering works during restricted night-shift possession windows. You will ensure all planned activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with design specifications, acting as the key link between day-shift planning and on-site night-time delivery. Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery Supervise and deliver all on-site engineering...

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Senior Engineer to support the delivery of major infrastructure and development projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled professional with a strong background in highways, drainage, and structural works to contribute to technically challenging schemes. Role Overview As a Freelance Senior Engineer, you will play a key role in the planning, coordination, and execution of civil engineering works. You will work closely with project managers, design teams, and site staff to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities - Oversee and manage Section 278 (S278) highway works, ensuring compliance with local authority requirements - Lead the design review and site implementation of drainage systems, including surface and foul water networks - Support delivery of flood defence and mitigation schemes, ensuring adherence to environmental and regulatory standards -...

B3 Engineer – Surface and Highways Structures Contract | £474.40 per day (umbrella) | London | Shift Work including Nights Ceto Talent is recruiting for a B3 Engineer to join a growing Surface and Highways Structures team based across the London network. This is a site-based delivery role requiring attendance across a variety of shift patterns, including days, nights, and some weekend working. We are looking for candidates with strong reinforced concrete experience and a thorough understanding of quality assurance inspection — those with job titles such as Section Engineer, Sub-Agent, or Package Manager are particularly encouraged to apply. Essential Requirements * Proven experience delivering or inspecting reinforced concrete elements on behalf of a client or Works Examiner, including the ability to read reinforcement drawings and inspect works on site against these. * Demonstrated ability to name and apply key inspection items for quality assurance on reinforced concrete...

Traffic Engineer – London – £40.00 per hour (Umbrella) A London Borough is seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer to deliver a range of traffic schemes from feasibility through to implementation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy Traffic & Engineering team working on high-profile transport initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Lead and deliver traffic engineering schemes from concept to completion Provide professional and technical advice across transport projects Support and supervise junior staff Contribute to programmes including Liveable Neighbourhoods, cycling and bus improvements, road safety and parking schemes Prepare designs, drawings and documentation using AutoCAD Requirements: Proven experience working as a Traffic Engineer within a Local Authority Strong design experience using AutoCAD Knowledge of traffic management, highways design and relevant legislation Ability to manage projects and stakeholders effectively

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...

Setting Out Engineer (Clean Water Pipeline) Dartford / Abbey Wood area (Thames Water project) Circa £(Apply online only) (CIS) Long-term contract - approx. 2 years   A contractor delivering major clean water infrastructure works for Thames Water is looking to appoint a Setting Out Engineer to join a long-term pipeline scheme in the Dartford / Abbey Wood area.   The project involves the construction of approximately 4km of potable water pipeline, working across public highways and multiple work fronts, with strict quality, documentation and process requirements.   This role will be site-based, supporting delivery teams across 1-2 active work areas along the pipeline route.   Key Responsibilities - Setting out for pipeline installation and associated civils works - Carrying out site surveys using GPS equipment - Producing and managing as-built drawings (AutoCAD) - Supporting quality assurance processes and test plans - Ensuring works comply with strict Thames Water...

Our client. is seeking a highly skilled Structures Senior Engineer to join their Highways team on a contract basis. This role offers a blend of remote working and office presence, focusing on a range of infrastructure projects within the council's responsibility. Key Responsibilities: Undertake work on road bridges, foot bridges, culverts, subways, retaining walls, and gantry assets as part of the planned structures maintenance programme. Design and support the development of highway structures schemes, managing projects from concept to construction. Produce and review design drawings, specifications, tender documents, and preconstruction information. Develop the planned programme based on asset management prioritisation. Ensure project delivery within budget, on schedule, and in compliance with technical standards and legal obligations. Conduct visual, general, and principal inspections on site, and assess information through desktop studies and asset management software. Manage...

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...