Supervisor (Drainage/Structures)

Site Supervisor - Highways Maintenance (Drainage & Bridges)

Location: Kent
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Benefits: Company car or car allowance, pension, holidays, and additional company benefits
Reporting to: Senior Project Manager

Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Site Supervisor to support the delivery of highways maintenance projects, with a strong focus on drainage works and bridge refurbishment. Working for a specialist subcontractor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of site activities, ensuring works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
This role suits a hands-on supervisor with strong knowledge of highways environments and the ability to lead site teams on live carriageways.

Key Responsibilities
·Supervise day-to-day site operations on highways maintenance projects
·Oversee drainage and bridge refurbishment works to ensure quality and compliance
·Ensure all works are delivered in line with health, safety, and environmental requirements
·Brief site operatives and subcontractors through daily briefings and toolbox talks
·Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors on site
·Liaise with Project Managers, engineers, and the supply chain
·Monitor progress and report on programme and site issues
·Ensure works are completed to drawings, specifications, and method statements
·Maintain accurate site records, including permits, inspections, and daily diaries
·Assist with resolving site issues and supporting project delivery

Key Requirements
·Proven experience as a Site Supervisor within highways maintenance or civil engineering
·Good working knowledge of drainage works and bridge refurbishment
·Experience working as a subcontractor in live highway environments
·SSSTS or SMSTS qualification (essential)
·CSCS card (essential)
·Strong awareness of health and safety standards
·Good communication and leadership skills
·Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience & Qualifications
·Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) qualification
·Experience working under traffic management
·First Aid at Work

What We Offer
·Competitive salary up to £45,000
·Company car or car allowance
·Long-term, stable workload with a growing contractor
·Opportunities for progression into senior supervisory or management roles
·Training and development support
 
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Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Patrick Gray at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us. Please submit your CV to (url removed)