Apex Resources Limited are on the lookout for a 278 Civils Supervisor in Haslingden, BB4
Duties:
To be considered, you will come from a Highways, Utilities or Civil Engineering background and hold relevant Supervisor accreditation under the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 (NRSWA), with demonstrable experience supervising Section 278 and highway works.
The Street Works Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing and monitoring street and highway works to ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, contract drawings, specifications, permits, and safety standards. The role will include supervising site teams and subcontractors undertaking works on the public highway.
Key Accountabilities (including but not limited to):
Health, Safety & Environment:
* Ensuring works comply with the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and the Traffic Management Act 2004
* Monitoring compliance with Street Works permits and conditions issued by the Highway Authority
* Reviewing and checking RAMS and Traffic Management Plans (TMPs), ensuring they are communicated effectively to operatives
* Carrying out regular site inspections to ensure safe systems of work and zero tolerance of unsafe practices
* Ensuring signing, lighting and guarding are compliant with Chapter 8 requirements
* Liaising with the Principal Contractor and Local Authority to ensure permits are received, varied, or closed out correctly and on time
Programme & Coordination:
* Monitoring street works progress in line with permit durations and agreed programmes
* Identifying risks to programme, including overrun risks, and escalating where necessary
* Coordinating subcontractors and operatives to minimise disruption to the public and network
* Supporting collaborative working with utilities, local authorities and stakeholders
Quality Management:
* Ensuring reinstatements comply with the Specification
* Conducting regular inspections to ensure materials and workmanship meet required standards
* Recording and managing defects, ensuring timely remedial works
* Maintaining accurate records including site photographs, inspection reports and compliance documentation
* Supporting quality handover documentation where required
Skills:
* Strong knowledge of NRSWA legislation and permit schemes
* Good communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to challenge unsafe or non-compliant practices
* Experience using Street Manager and permit management systems
* Competent in reviewing drawings and traffic management layouts
* Good record-keeping and reporting skills
Qualifications:
* NRSWA Supervisor Accreditation (Units 10–14)
* IOSH Managing Safely or SSSTS/SMSTS
* Valid CSCS Card (Supervisory level)
* First Aid at Work (desirable)
* Temporary Works awareness (desirable)
If you are interested and available, please apply with your most up to date CV and all the office on (phone number removed) and ask for Jack or Glenn