At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise highway teams and coordinate construction projects to ensure smooth operations.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at a leading construction firm in Derby.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, vehicle provided, and potential for contract extension.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on highway schemes while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in supervising highway projects and a valid NRSWA Supervisor accreditation required.
The predicted salary is between 33 - 33 £ per hour.
Location: Derby
Rate: £30-£35 per hour (Umbrella PAYE)
Contract: Initial 3-month contract with the potential for extension due to ongoing workload
Exciting opportunity for a Site Supervisor in Derby. This role will play a key part in helping to drive the delivery of highway schemes, focusing on supervision, coordination, and supporting an in-house team. The successful candidate will be someone who can integrate well into an existing team, bring the right attitude, and help push programmes forward across a range of highway construction and maintenance activities. A vehicle is included.
The main duties of the Site Supervisor include:
- Supervising highway teams, including operatives, team leaders, apprentices, and agency staff.
- Scheduling and resource planning to ensure tasks are matched to skills and availability.
- Securing necessary permits, plant, and materials for projects in consultation with delivery teams.
- Coordinating cyclical maintenance and improvement initiatives to ensure highway assets operate effectively.
- Monitoring site safety, productivity, and quality of work, recording findings in asset management systems.
- Assisting with client quoting, scoping, and site visits throughout scheme delivery.
- Supporting the development, monitoring, and updating of standard operating procedures, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
- Leading, motivating, and providing feedback to frontline teams, escalating issues when necessary.
- Assisting with recruitment and supporting training initiatives to promote team development.
- Participating in out-of-hours operational duties, including winter standby and weekend/evening scheme supervision when required.
The Site Supervisor will have key experience in:
- Supervising highway construction and maintenance schemes, particularly carriageways and footways.
- Managing and motivating teams to ensure high standards of productivity and workmanship.
- Health and safety compliance and operational risk management on site.
- Working with contractors and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
- A proactive attitude and ability to integrate quickly into an existing team.
- A valid NRSWA Supervisor accreditation is essential.
- Full UK driving licence.
For more details and to apply for the role, please call James Allbon at Carrington West.
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