At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-profile surfacing schemes and ensure safe, efficient delivery.
- Company: Join Tarmac, a global leader in the construction industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy a bonus scheme, enhanced holidays, and a contributory pension.
- Other info: Opportunities for career development and a supportive, safety-first culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the roads communities rely on every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in road surfacing supervision and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
This is not just another site role. It's your opportunity to take the lead on high-profile surfacing schemes, drive performance on live highway contracts, and leave your mark on the roads communities rely on every day. Tarmac is looking for a Road Surfacing Scheme Supervisor to oversee paving gangs delivering works across the East Midlands Region. If you're driven by safety, quality and results and thrive in a fast-moving, hands-on environment we want to hear from you.
What you'll be responsible for:
- Leading surfacing schemes from handover to sign-off, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery
- Managing paving gangs, plant, materials and subcontractors to meet programme and specification
- Owning site safety: risk assessments, investigations, step-ins and full compliance with Tarmac Health and Safety standards
- Preparing and maintaining site packs, cost/value data, BPO and HAV records
- Coordinating resources including labour planning, holidays and sickness cover
- Acting as the key link between site teams, clients, material planning and waste management
- Attending contract handovers, CVR meetings and supporting optimisation initiatives
- Building strong, trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders
What we're looking for:
- Proven experience supervising road surfacing / highways works
- Strong leadership style with the confidence to manage live sites and multiple stakeholders
- A proactive, solution-focused approach with sharp commercial awareness
- CSCS and SMSTS qualifications (essential)
- NEBOSH and HNC in Construction / Civil Engineering (desirable)
- Flexible, organised and able to adapt quickly to changing site demands
- A role model for teamwork, communication and continuous improvement
Why join Tarmac?
- A stable pipeline of regional contracts across Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire
- Real autonomy and responsibility on major surfacing schemes
- A safety-first culture backed by strong leadership and support
- Opportunities to develop within Tarmac / CRH, a global industry leader
- We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.
- Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Contributory pension scheme
- Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
- Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
- Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities including (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents
Road Surfacing Scheme Supervisor in Leicester employer: Tarmac Trading Limited
Tarmac is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for a Road Surfacing Scheme Supervisor to lead high-profile projects across the East Midlands. With a strong focus on safety and quality, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises personal development and career progression, alongside competitive rewards such as a bonus scheme and enhanced holiday entitlement. Join Tarmac to make a meaningful impact on the communities you serve while enjoying a stable pipeline of contracts and a commitment to employee well-being.
