Site Manager - Highways (Tarmacing/surfacing Focused)
Location: Lockerbie
Contract: 18 Months
Rate: Up to £400 per day (Umbrella) + overtime, weekends & night shift enhancements
We are seeking an experienced highways site Manager to support major highways maintenance projects, with a primary focus on supervising and managing tarmacing (surfacing) work packages.
This role will centre on the coordination, delivery, and on-site supervision of asphalt/tarmacing operations, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the management and supervision of tarmacing and surfacing packages, ensuring quality, safety, and programme adherence
Coordinate logistical operations across multiple maintenance schemes to maximise efficiency and performance
Liaise with Autolink, subcontractors, and external stakeholders to support delivery of maintenance and upgrade works
Oversee motorway maintenance activities including surfacing, bridge repairs, fencing, signage, and verge works
Produce and implement Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
Review subcontractor documentation to ensure compliance with all relevant standards
Conduct pre-start site reviews for all maintenance packages, with particular attention to surfacing works
Ensure subcontractors meet all safety and competency requirements (CSCS, CPCS, medicals, etc.)
Actively manage subcontractors, ensuring clear communication, meeting records, and action tracking
Attend and contribute to start-up and progress meetings, maintaining full awareness of each package scope
Liaise with key stakeholders including the Employer's Agent, statutory bodies, and emergency services
Coordinate traffic management requirements with the Network Manager, particularly for surfacing operations
Work closely with Works Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and office teams to ensure plant, labour, and materials are in place
Ensure all documentation and reporting (e.g. lane occupation, safety records) are submitted accurately and on time
Maintain high standards of health & safety, including COSHH and Permit to Work systems
Ensure all works are properly supervised to protect operatives, road users, and the public
Requirements
Proven experience in highways maintenance or civil engineering projects
Strong background in tarmacing/asphalt surfacing supervision (essential)
Experience managing subcontractors and work packages on live highways
Full UK driving licence
CITB SMSTS
First Aid
CSCS Card
Please contact Mark Warrington on (phone number removed) for more details