At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead traffic management operations and ensure safety and quality standards are met.
- Company: Join VolkerHighways, a leader in highways and street lighting maintenance.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and comprehensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with a focus on employee wellbeing and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in traffic management while building strong client relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in traffic management and highways maintenance; valid CSCS card required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities. We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.
As a Foreman, you will lead by example in delivering a zero-compromise approach to Safety and Quality. Install, maintain, and remove traffic management in line with Chapter 8 and approved drawings. Work safely, comply with regulations, and represent VolkerHighways professionally at all times. This Foreman position is based within the Traffic Management division, operating from our Brentwood depot.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver traffic management operations in line with NHSS 12 and Chapter 8 (12A/B & 12D)
- Supervise, support and mentor operatives and trainees
- Ensure all works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to required standards
- Conduct site surveys and review/approve TM layouts where required
- Maintain and check TM equipment, reporting defects promptly
- Complete all job records, permits, and required documentation accurately
- Participate in call-out and weekend rotas, including emergency response
- Liaise professionally with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, environmental and permitting regulations
- Deliver team briefings, inductions and ensure staff understand roles and risks
- Build strong client relationships and support high levels of customer satisfaction
- Report near misses, monitor performance, and identify team training needs
- Previous experience in traffic management operations
- Previous experience in highways maintenance
- Holder of a valid CSCS card
- Holder of NHSS12DM1-M6
- Holder of NHSS12A/B Foreman
- Holder of a full valid UK driving licence
- Holder of a valid First Aid at Work qualification (desirable)
If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us?VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
Benefits- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Option to buy additional annual leave
- Private medical care
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities - comprehensive skills-based training
- Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefit
- Flexible working opportunities
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
Fairness, inclusion and respect: We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
Foreman (Traffic Management) in Brentwood employer: Volkerrail Group
VolkerHighways is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Brentwood depot where safety and quality are paramount. We prioritise employee growth through comprehensive training opportunities and a supportive culture that values fairness and inclusion, ensuring that every team member can thrive while contributing to innovative traffic management solutions. With competitive benefits including private medical care, flexible working options, and a strong emphasis on mental and physical well-being, we are dedicated to recognising and rewarding the hard work of our employees.
