Works Supervisor (Major Works)
A bit about us: Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there's really something for everyone!
The role
The Works Supervisor (Major Works) is responsible for ensuring highway projects across Liverpool are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with HSEQ standards, legislation, and contractual requirements. The role involves supervising site activities, managing works supervisors, auditing contractor performance, and acting as the NEC Supervisor to oversee quality, defects, and contract compliance. It requires strong leadership, coordination with project managers and stakeholders, and oversight of programme progress, risks, and budgets, while maintaining high standards in safety, environmental performance, and workmanship across all highways maintenance and improvement schemes.
Our offer to you
- At least 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 34 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days.
- Agile working (role dependent) - a Flexibility First approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception.
- Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme - option to join the AVC Scheme.
- Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning.
- Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme.
- Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes.
- Drive Time - a salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
- Family friendly policies with enhanced leave.
- Discounted Gym Memberships.
- Employee Volunteering Scheme.
- Medicash.
Equal Opportunities
Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.
Works Supervisor (Major Works) in Liverpool employer: Liverpool City Council
Liverpool City Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and community impact. With generous benefits such as holiday entitlements, Agile working options, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles while making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents.
