32 highways operative jobs found

Highways Operatives Industry: civil engineering Location: Isle of Wight Hours: 7.30am - 4.30pm ( 39 hours per week, overtime may be required/available) Days: Monday - Friday Duration: immediate start - ongoing Duties: Groundswork and civil engineering duties, operation of machinery power and hand tools, drainage, concreting, kerbing/ block laying and tarmacking. Manual handling duties, unloading and loading vehicles driving, vehicle checks and reporting maintenance, adherence to health and safety and highways regulations, technical specifications and quality standards. Experience: Must have good level of previous groundswork experience including hand lay tarmac. Must have a full driver’s license, 7.5 tonne (C1) driving license preferred. Street works and NPORS plant operator tickets an advantage. Must be physically fit, due to the nature of the duties. Must be able to work well as part of a team, outdoors, in all weathers, with good health and safety awareness. Salary:...

HIGHWAYS OPERATIVES - WELLINGBOROUGH 📍 Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire 💰 Rate: DOE £ ⏱️ Hours: 9 hours per day 📅 Duration: Ongoing We are currently looking for experienced Highways Operatives to join an ongoing highways project in Wellingborough. The Role: Working on live highways/civils projects General highways and site duties Assisting groundworks and site teams Working safely around live site operations Requirements: Previous highways experience - essential SEQOHS medical - required Highway Passport - ideally Valid CSCS/CPCS/NPORS where applicable Full PPE Right to Work in the UK Ongoing work available for the right operatives. 📞 Call Harry on (phone number removed) information and immediate starts

HIGHWAYS OPERATIVES - Eye 📍 Location: Eye, Suffolk 💰 Rate: DOE £ ⏱️ Hours: 9 hours per day 📅 Duration: Ongoing We are currently looking for experienced Highways Operatives to join an ongoing highways project in Eye. The Role: Working on live highways/civils projects General highways and site duties Assisting groundworks and site teams Working safely around live site operations Requirements: Previous highways experience - essential SEQOHS medical - required Highway Passport - ideally Valid CSCS/CPCS/NPORS where applicable Full PPE Right to Work in the UK Ongoing work available for the right operatives. 📞 Call Harry on (phone number removed) information and immediate starts

Location: North Yorkshire Rate: £17-£18 per hour (PAYE) Contract: Initial 2-month contract with the opportunity to move into a permanent position Exciting Opportunity for a Highways Operative in North Yorkshire This role will play a key part in supporting the delivery of highway maintenance and improvement works across the network. The successful candidate will predominantly support road marking and surface marking activities, ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards, specifications and health and safety requirements. The role will involve operating specialist road marking vehicles and equipment, applying permanent and temporary markings, and supporting wider highway operations including temporary traffic management and winter maintenance activities. The main duties of the Highways Operative include: · Applying permanent and temporary road markings using thermoplastic and paint materials in line with highway specifications. ·...

We are currently recruiting HGV2 / 7.5T Drivers to join our client that deals with pot holes and resurfacing roads. You will be part of a highways team working across the Hemel Hempstead and surrounding areas. Monday-Friday 07:00 to 16:00 (Usually 8-9 hours daily). Working in a two-person crew, you’ll respond to road defects including potholes and carriageway repairs.The role will involve a certain level of laboring within the role too. Tarmac and Civils Must have: A valid C Cat Licence, Digi Card, CPC Card, CSCS and NRSWA Whilst working with the agency we are happy to pay either PAYE or Umbrella which would include your holiday payment within the hourly rate. Call Vortex Recruitment for more information and many other positions Temporary and Permanent

HGV Driver / Field Operatives (Someone with HGV with a little bit of Operational skills) required for our public sector client, to work from Croft £13.91p/h but maybe increase depend on experience Hours: 7.00 – 3.30 (Mon-Thurs) 7.00 – 3.00 (Fri) however OT is certainly available. * Type of Vehicle: Curtain sider, double decker, flatbed etc. Could be road mender or 10T tipper, depending on work issued. * Type of load: Usually tarmac / often hot if on the road mender * Experience requirements: HGV is the primary – ability to learn / being part of the team of maintenance operatives. * Will there be any handball involved? it is Highways Operations, manual handling is always a requirement (Rake / roller / brush) * Type of work: is this a multi drop role or is it a depot-to-depot trunking role? Generally depending on work, gang sets up in an area and they will be required to complete a series of tasks / filling potholes etc in that area with support from Traffic...

Lantra 12D M5 Traffic Management Operatives Croydon, Hastings, West London & Rochester Are you an experienced Lantra 12D M5 Traffic Management Operative looking for your next opportunity with a well-established Traffic Management contractor? We are currently recruiting skilled LANTRA 12D M5 TMOS's to join our client on a short-term to long-term basis, with work available across Croydon, Hastings, West London and Rochester. This is an excellent opportunity to secure ongoing work with a respected Traffic Management provider, operating directly from the client's depots using company vehicles and equipment. The Role Working out of the client's depot, you will be responsible for setting up, maintaining and removing a variety of Traffic Management systems on highways and local road networks, ensuring works are completed safely and efficiently. Typical Duties Will Include: * Installing and uninstalling and maintaining 2-Way & Multi-Phase Traffic Light Systems, Lane...

Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist logistics recruiter, providing a wide range of drivers and non-driving staff to organisations throughout the UK. With over 40 years of experience and a nationwide network of over 100 offices, we offer a full range of recruitment services – temporary and permanent positions, driving work and logistics jobs. We are looking for an experienced HGV Class 1 Tanker Driver to join our team, operating one of our client's state-of-the-art, bespoke bulk water tankers. You will be responsible for collecting and delivering water to various locations on site using a 30,000-litre bulk water tanker. This is a great opportunity for a professional driver who takes pride in their work, operates safely and is comfortable working on busy construction and infrastructure sites. You will be representing the company on customer sites, so a professional attitude, good communication skills and a strong commitment to health and safety are essential. Key...

Supervisor Safety Lead - Birmingham - £26.96 VGC Group are looking for an experienced Supervisor Safety Lead to start on a project in Birmingham. This contract is available to start as soon as possible and we can offer up to 2 years for the successful candidate. Role: Supervisor Safety Lead Location: Birmingham Salary: £26.96 Per Hour (PAYE) Hours: 50 per week Contract: Contract Type Experience: 2 years + Qualifications: - CSCS Gold Supervisor Card / Black Manager Card - SMSTS - First Aid Please apply via link provided or directly at (url removed) or (phone number removed). Supervisor Safety Lead experience Your role as a Supervisor Safety Lead will be based in Birmingham and will consist of: - Work closely with supervisors, general foremen and works managers at the point of work - Support and improve the quality of daily briefings, task briefings and POWRA - Challenge unsafe behaviours and poor standards in a constructive and professional manner -...

Experienced Site Engineer – Heavy Civils Location: Exeter, Devon Rate: Excellent freelance day rate (£400–£450 per day DOE) MMC Training & Consultancy is recruiting an experienced Site Engineer for our client for a major heavy civils project in Exeter. The Role Setting out for roads, drainage, reinforced concrete and infrastructure works. Operating Leica/GPS and Total Station equipment. Producing as-built surveys. QA and quality documentation. Working closely with Site Managers and Project Managers. Reading and interpreting engineering drawings. Maintaining the highest health and safety standards. Requirements Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent. Minimum 8years' heavy civils experience. Proven experience on infrastructure, highways, utilities or major civil engineering projects. CSCS card. Competent using Leica GPS, Total Station and AutoCAD (preferred). Excellent communication and organisational skills. Able to work independently with minimal supervision....

Experienced Site Engineer – Canning Town East London Location: Canning Town Rate: Excellent freelance day rate (£400–£450 per day DOE) MMC Training & Consultancy is recruiting an experienced Site Engineer for our client for a major heavy civils project in Canning Town The Role Setting out for roads, drainage, reinforced concrete and infrastructure works. Operating Leica/GPS and Total Station equipment. Producing as-built surveys. QA and quality documentation. Working closely with Site Managers and Project Managers. Reading and interpreting engineering drawings. Maintaining the highest health and safety standards. Requirements Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent. Minimum 8years' heavy civils experience. Proven experience on infrastructure, highways, utilities or major civil engineering projects. CSCS card. Competent using Leica GPS, Total Station and AutoCAD (preferred). Excellent communication and organisational skills. Able to work...

Gully Wagon Operator Pace Infrastructure are currently recruiting for an experienced Gully Cleaning Wagon Operator to support highway drainage and cleansing operations on major infrastructure and highways projects. This role involves operating gully wagons and supporting drainage maintenance teams across planned and reactive works. Duties Include: * Operating HGV Class 2 gully wagon vehicles safely and efficiently * Carrying out highway drainage and gully cleansing works * Operating vacuum and jetting equipment * Assisting with blockage removal and drainage maintenance * Completing daily vehicle checks and defect reporting * Supporting site teams with traffic management and safe systems of work * Working alongside groundworkers and drainage operatives * Ensuring compliance with health & safety procedures at all times Requirements: * Previous experience operating gully wagons or vacuum tankers preferred * CSCS...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Suffolk A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support a major highways maintenance and infrastructure programme. You'll play a key role in the commercial management of projects, ensuring strong financial control and successful delivery across a busy portfolio of works. Key Responsibilities ·Lead pre-contract activities including forecasting, measurement, subcontract tendering, and procurement ·Manage project commercials: valuations, applications, cost control, and change management ·Oversee subcontractor packages and support operational delivery teams ·Prepare, submit, and agree Final Accounts ·Produce accurate project forecasts and contribute to monthly reporting cycles ·Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks ·Drive cashflow through effective valuation and invoicing processes ·Support and mentor junior commercial staff and site teams ·Ensure compliance with contractual, legal,...

Organisational Design & Transformation Lead - Transport Contract: 6 months Start: ASAP Hours: Full-time IR35: Outside IR35 Rate: Competitive - please submit your required day rate Carrington West is supporting a major public sector organisation with the appointment of an experienced Organisational Design & Transformation Lead to deliver a significant transformation programme within a complex transport environment. This is a senior, hands-on assignment requiring someone who can assess an existing organisation, develop a future-state Target Operating Model (TOM) and lead the transition into a more effective structure and way of working. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders to take the programme from diagnosis and design through to implementation and embedding change. Key Responsibilities ·Assess the current organisational structure, capabilities, resources and ways of working. ·Develop and implement a future-state...

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Change Management) - HS2 Role Purpose The Senior Quantity Surveyor (Change Management) will lead the commercial management of design-related change across major HS2 programmes. Working within a multidisciplinary consultancy environment, the role is responsible for identifying, assessing, pricing, negotiating, and securing agreement of changes arising from design development, scope evolution, client instructions, technical assurance requirements, and programme impacts. The successful candidate will possess strong commercial, contractual, and technical understanding of infrastructure design and delivery, enabling them to work effectively with engineering, planning, project controls, and client teams throughout the project lifecycle. A key aspect of the role is the ability to challenge and support design teams, ensuring that changes are robustly substantiated, commercially recoverable, and aligned with contractual entitlements. Key Responsibilities...

Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor Location: Glasgow with hybrid working available Rate: £(Apply online only) per day (Neg DOE inside IR35) Duration: Ongoing (working on 2 multi-million-pound projects) Our Client: Is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances. The Role: You will report directly to the Commercial Manager and you will be expected to take responsibility for the Commercial Management of Projects. Responsibilities: Quantity surveying duties in respect of managing projects and work packages Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and control cost Collaborative work with the client to ensure business requirements are met Manage the main contract ensuring contractual notices and...

Location: Coventry – CV3 Pay: £14.82 per hour PAYE / £20.19 per hour Umbrella Hours: 37 hours per week + 45 minutes per day overtime for vehicle checks Contract: Temporary – initially 3 months, ongoing Start: ASAP Working Pattern: 4–5 days per week, Monday/Tuesday to Friday depending on rota Start Times: From approximately 7:00am, with some 6:00am starts depending on weather Positions Available: 5 We are recruiting 5 experienced HGV Class 2 Drivers to join a busy Environmental Services operation in Coventry. This is a hands-on driving role providing essential services across Coventry and surrounding areas. Duties can include waste and recycling collections, highway sweeping and drainage operations. ## The Role Your duties will include: Driving and safely operating Class 2 HGV vehicles. Completing daily vehicle inspections and safety checks. Reporting vehicle defects and completing relevant documentation. Ensuring allocated rounds and daily work are completed. Working safely...

Your new company You'll be joining a leading infrastructure and environmental services provider supporting major highways and asset maintenance projects across the UK. Due to an increasing workload of bridge inspections and ecological compliance surveys, there is a requirement for an experienced Class 2 Licenced Bat Ecologist to support projects across the Midlands and Yorkshire. Your new role As a Class 2 Licenced Bat Ecologist, you will carry out ecological bridge inspections, working alongside inspection teams and operating from elevated access platforms. You will assess structures for bat roost potential, record findings, and provide ecological advice to support infrastructure maintenance and improvement works. Key responsibilities may include: Conduct bat-focused bridge inspections Survey from MEWPs and access platforms Assess roost suitability and bat activity Record and report ecological findings Advise on mitigation and licencing requirements Ensure compliance with...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Highway Network to come and join a busy client in the Lancashire area.   Job Purpose Provide strategic leadership for the management, operation and development of Lancashire's highway network. Lead a high-performing highways network management service that keeps Lancashire moving safely, efficiently and sustainably. Ensure the Council meets its statutory duties as Highway Authority and Network Management Authority. Provide expert professional advice to senior leaders, elected members and partners on highway network matters. Balance the needs of residents, businesses, pedestrians, cyclists, public transport and freight. The main duties of the experienced Head of Highway Network are: Lead the strategic management of Lancashire's highway network, including: Network performance and resilience. Traffic management and congestion. Roadworks coordination and permitting. Temporary traffic regulation orders and traffic...

Revit Technician Location: Edinburgh, Glasgow or Leeds (Hybrid/Remote) Rate: £35-£45 per hour Contract Length: 3-6 months Are you an experienced Revit Technician or Senior Technician looking for your next contract opportunity? We're looking to speak with experienced technical professionals to support a busy and growing workload on an upcoming project. There is an immediate requirement for at least one contractor, with the potential for a second appointment depending on project demand. This is a good opportunity to join a collaborative technical environment where you will provide additional resource across detailed design and technical delivery. Strong Revit capability is essential, with 3D experience highly desirable. The role will operate on a hybrid or remote basis, with some office presence preferred to support collaboration and interaction with the wider team. The position can be based from Edinburgh, Glasgow or Leeds. Key Responsibilities ·Produce and develop...