Highways Supervisor – Reactive Maintenance
Location: South East / SE London (Field-Based)
Salary: £50,000 + Package
Role Type: Permanent
Sector: Local Authority Highways & Infrastructure
The Opportunity
A leading Tier 1 infrastructure provider is looking for a Highways Supervisor to join a long-term, multi-year term maintenance contract. This role is perfect for a site-focused professional who thrives in a reactive environment where no two days are the same.
With a contract life cycle extending nearly a decade, this position offers rare long-term stability and a clear career path within the highways sector.
The Role
You will spend approximately 70% of your time on-site, overseeing the rapid-response repair of highway defects and emergency works across a major local authority network.
* Field Leadership: Direct supervision of reactive crews and subcontractors.
* Rapid Response: Managing high-pressure timelines to ensure road safety and network fluidity.
* Technical Oversight: Ensuring all repairs (pavements, surfacing, and drainage) meet strict quality standards.
* Compliance: Monitoring site safety and permit adherence under the New Roads and Street Works Act.
1. Candidate Requirements
We are looking for a dedicated Highways professional who meets the following:
* Essential Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience specifically in Highways Maintenance. (Please note: Experience limited to utility/telecoms cabling will not meet the criteria for this specific civil role).
* Qualifications: Valid NRSWA Supervisor and SSSTS cards.
* Character: High level of adaptability. You must be comfortable managing changing priorities and communicating professionally with the public.
* License: Full UK Driving License.