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Highways Contract Supervisor

Job Description

A client within the Public Sector based in West Yorkshire is currently recruiting for a Contracts Supervisor to join their highways team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, ongoing contract position with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a Local Authority.

The Role

Key purpose of the role is to provide an on-site presence and supervision at developments within the district for the purpose of supervision of contracts relating to Section 38 and 278 Agreements.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Provide clear and comprehensive advice to developers and contractors in relation to the construction of highways to be adopted.
  • Undertake specific technical support duties within Highways and Engineering.
  • Participate in the team working approach to the allocation of duties within the Site Supervision Team, where necessary leading small teams.
  • Establish effective working relationships with officers of other Services and Departments to enable Highways and Engineering to play a full and effective role in the corporate working of the authority

The Candidate

To be considered for this role you will require hold a NRSWA Streetworks Supervisor Accreditation, IOSH or NEBOSH certification.

It will be essential to be in experiences in the below:

  • good report writing skills in order to record all details of site activity in relation to their inspections.
  • 10 years' experience of civil engineering contract works including highway construction.
  • Knowledge and Understanding of Civil Engineering Contracts, Documentation, Specification and Legislation (Health and Safety, CDM, etc.)

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering between £30 to £32 per hour Umbrella Ltd. (approx. £24 - £25 PAYE).

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.