Site Supervisor - Highways Tier 1 in Kettering

Your new company
This is your chance to join a Tier 1 highways and civil engineering contractor delivering flagship infrastructure and improvement schemes across the region. With major investment, a strong pipeline of long‐term work, and a commitment to innovation and safety, the organisation offers an exciting platform for career progression and professional development.
Your new role As a Highways Site Supervisor, you will take ownership of on‐site delivery across a diverse portfolio of highways schemes, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical standards. You will be a key leader on site, coordinating teams, driving productivity, and maintaining exceptional quality.This is an ideal step for a supervisor looking to broaden responsibilities, work on larger schemes, and progress within a highly respected Tier 1 contractor.
What you\’ll need to succeed

• Lead and supervise daily site operations on highways projects including resurfacing, footways, drainage, kerbing, and traffic management.
• Deliver works in line with CDM regulations, RAMS, and strict safety protocols.
• Coordinate direct labour, subcontractors, and plant resources to meet programme milestones.
• Conduct regular inspections, quality audits, safety checks, and toolbox talks.
• Maintain accurate site records, diaries, permits, and as‐built documentation.
• Resolve site issues proactively and support project managers with progress reporting.
• Liaise confidently with clients, local authorities, utilities, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive a positive safety culture and uphold environmental and compliance standards.
• Demonstrable experience as a Site Supervisor within highways or civil engineering.
• Strong understanding of local authority standards, specification for highways works, and best‐practice construction methods.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem‐solving skills.
• Ability to lead site teams and manage subcontractor performance.
  • SSSTS/SMSTS
  • CSCS
  • NRSWA Supervisor
  • First Aid (desirable)

What you\’ll get in return

• The chance to work with a Tier 1 contractor on high‐profile highways schemes.
• Competitive salary or day rate, plus benefits.
• Ongoing professional development and potential progression into Site Management.
• Supportive team culture focused on safety, quality, and delivery excellence.
• Access to long‐term project pipelines offering real career stability.

What you need to do now
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