At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead traffic management operations and ensure safety and quality standards are met.
- Company: Join VolkerHighways, a leader in traffic management with a focus on safety and teamwork.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, private medical care, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of fairness, inclusion, and respect in a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in traffic management while developing your skills and career.
- Qualifications: Experience in traffic management and highways maintenance; valid CSCS card required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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 Wokingham 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
About you
- Previous experience in traffic management operations
- Previous experience in highways maintenance
- Holder of valid CSCS card
- Holder of NHSS12DM1‑M6
- Holder of NHSS12A/B Foreman
- Holder of full valid UK driving licence
- Holder of valid First Aid at Work qualification (desirable)
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.
Foreman (Traffic Management) in Wokingham employer: Volkerrail Group
VolkerWessels UK is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture in Hoddesdon that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while contributing to impactful HR initiatives. With a commitment to integrity and accuracy, the company provides a supportive environment where your insights directly influence business decisions.
