Key Responsibilities
Lead safe operational delivery across allocated sites, ensuring full compliance with risk assessments, method statements and company procedures.
Use the Confirm system effectively for client and contractor coordination.
Apply strong commercial control, including cost management, identifying variations and supporting QS reporting.
Plan and programme works with clients and onsite teams, contributing to weekly delivery plans.
Manage subcontractors and temporary staff, ensuring quality, productivity and performance standards are met.
Carry out monthly H&S and environmental inspections, deliver site and depot inductions, and ensure regular toolbox talks are completed.
Monitor work quality, review drawings and instructions, and raise any anomalies promptly.
Oversee use of plant, transport and materials, ensuring efficient utilisation and adherence to compliance registers.
Maintain accurate records of all works, delays and additional activities to support commercial processes.
Support staff development, maintain fair and effective management practices, and assist in the overall growth of the contract.
About you
Supervisory experience is required, with the ability to manage teams and onsite activities effectively.
A good understanding of cost, value and basic commercial principles is needed.
Knowledge of programming and planning processes is important for coordinating works efficiently.
Strong computer literacy is required to operate digital systems and reporting tools.
Sufficient electrical and technical knowledge is essential for overseeing installation and maintenance activities.
An understanding of Highways Sector Scheme and HEA requirements is beneficial for maintaining compliance.
Effective management techniques are needed to support team performance and problem‑solving.
The role requires someone confident, proactive and able to use initiative.
Discretion and confidentiality are important when handling operational or personnel information.
Around five years of electrical and technical site experience is preferred.
A good standard of written and spoken English is required for clear communication and reporting.
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, a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across 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 can 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:
* Competitive salary
* Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
* Option to buy additional annual leave
* Private medical care
* Pension
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
* Training and development opportunities - comprehensive skills-based training
* Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
* Employee Assistance programme
* Mental health, physical health, and financial support
* 24/7 Virtual GP service
* Fairness, inclusion and respect
* We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect.
Our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
Application
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. If you need support with your application, please contact our recruitment team.
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