Highways Supervisor
Chelmsford, CM2 5PU
Full Time, Permanent
We are working with a market leader in the highways industry to recruit a Highways Supervisor.
Job Description
Reporting to Sub Agent / Agent / Senior Agent / Project Manager, you will provide a consistent and visible site presence supervising our Supply Chain Partners (Subcontractors) in the delivery of a variety of schemes throughout Essex.
Your focus will be on monitoring Safety, Quality and Environmental performance of the Subcontractor, while keeping accurate written and photographic records of site activities.
This position is in the Construction department capital works team. Acting as Principal Contractor, this team delivers an annual capital maintenance programme comprising of the following work streams; Machine Surfacing, Surface Treatments, Carriageway & Footway Recycling, Footway Reconstruction, and Vehicle Restraint Systems (VRS).
This role will utilise your knowledge and experience to ensure schemes are safely delivered to a high standard of quality, on programme and on budget, ensuring compliance with company policies, current legislation and best practice.
You will be required to work proactively within the team, throughout the construction department, and with our colleagues in the wider business and our supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
* Supervise allocated works within the annual programme of works
* Ensure that projects are delivered safely, on time, and to budget
* Ensure that all projects comply with Health and Safety Regulations and CDM requirements
* Follow RJ’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Procedures at all times
* Review Risk Assessments, Method Statements and COSHH
* Complete Site Inductions and issue Permits to Work
* Complete regular HSEQ audits and raise Safety Concerns and Near Misses
* Resolve / escalate Technical Queries
* Report changes on site to the Agent / Team Leader
* Produce daily site diaries with photographs
* Monitor and record labour, plant and materials
About You
* Experience working in the construction industry, preferably Highways
* Proficient in Supervision of Construction sites
* Experience with carriageway & footway construction (materials and methods) preferred
* Proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
* Ability to travel throughout Essex required (full driving license preferred)
Person Specification
* Displays a demonstrable focus on safety
* Able to plan, organise and prioritise own workload
* Adopts a systematic and logical approach to tasks
* Able to absorb and impart factual information to others
* Driven to achieve results in a friendly manner but also maintain quality and standards
* Confident in both written and verbal communication
* Competent IT skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Life insurance
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Day shift
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 137440
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