Highways Supervisor

Your New Company

A leading UKinfrastructure services provider is seeking an experienced Highways Supervisorto support a growing portfolio of highways maintenance and infrastructureprojects across Glasgow and the South West of Scotland. Working across multipleoperational sites, you will play a key role in ensuring works are deliveredsafely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
This is an excellentopportunity to join a well-established delivery team working on a variety ofhighways, maintenance and civil engineering schemes within live operationalenvironments.

Your New Role

As HighwaysSupervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site operationsacross a number of active projects, travelling between locations to providesupervisory support, ensure safe working practices and assist site managementteams in delivering works efficiently and to programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising highways maintenance and civil engineering activities across multiple sites.
• Providing leadership and guidance to operatives, gangs and subcontractors.
• Ensuring works are carried out in accordance with approved RAMS, permits and company procedures.
• Leading daily briefings, toolbox talks and safety discussions.
• Monitoring productivity, quality standards and programme performance.
• Conducting regular site inspections, audits and safety observations.
• Supporting Site Managers and operational teams with planning and resource allocation.
• Coordinating labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to maximise efficiency.
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders and traffic management teams where required.
• Maintaining accurate site records, reports and health & safety documentation.
• Identifying and resolving on-site issues while maintaining programme delivery.
• Promoting a positive health, safety and environmental culture at all times.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Previous experience as a Highways Supervisor, General Foreman, Works Supervisor or similar position.
• Strong background delivering highways maintenance, infrastructure or civil engineering works.
• Experience working within live traffic-managed environments.
• Proven ability to supervise direct labour, subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Ability to work independently across multiple locations.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel throughout the region.

Essential Qualifications

• SSSTS or SMSTS
• CSCS Supervisor Card (or equivalent)
• First Aid at Work
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Qualifications

• NRSWA Supervisor
• Temporary Works Supervisor
• NHSS Sector Scheme experience
• Traffic Management qualifications
• Experience working on term maintenance or highways frameworks

What You'll Get in Return

• Long-term freelance opportunity.
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of highways and infrastructure schemes.
• Opportunity to work across multiple operational projects.
• Collaborative and safety-focused working environment.
• Competitive day rate and travel arrangements where applicable.

What You Need to Do Now

If you're anexperienced Highways Supervisor looking for your next freelance opportunity andhave a strong background delivering works within live highway environments,we'd like to hear from you. Forward an up-to-date copy of your CV for aconfidential discussion.

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