VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.
We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.
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
1. Deliver traffic management operations in line with NHSS 12 and Chapter 8 (12A/B & 12D)
2. Supervise, support and mentor operatives and trainees
3. Ensure all works are carried out safely, efficiently, and to required standards
4. Conduct site surveys and review/approve TM layouts where required
5. Maintain and check TM equipment, reporting defects promptly
6. Complete all job records, permits, and required documentation accurately
7. Participate in call-out and weekend rotas, including emergency response
8. Liaise professionally with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities
9. Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, environmental and permitting regulations
10. Deliver team briefings, inductions and ensure staff understand roles and risks
11. Build strong client relationships and support high levels of customer satisfaction
12. Report near misses, monitor performance, and identify team training needs
About you
13. Previous experience in traffic management operations
14. Previous experience in highways maintenance
15. Holder of valid CSCS card
16. Holder of NHSS 12D M1-M6
17. Holder of NHSS 12A/B Foreman
18. Holder of full valid UK driving license
19. Holder of valid First Aid at Work qualification (desirable)
If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us?
VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
20. Competitive salary
21. Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
22. Option to buy additional annual leave
23. Private medical care
24. Pension
25. Life Assurance
26. Cycle to Work scheme
27. Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
28. Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
29. Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefit
30. Flexible working opportunities
31. Employee Assistance programme
32. Mental health, physical health, and financial support
33. 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.
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