Highways Supervisor

Job Description

Overview

We’re excited to offer a permanent Highways Supervisor to join our NMC North East (NMC NE) team in Kinross – a role where you’ll make a real difference to the safety, reliability and future of Scotland’s trunk road network.

Our partnership with Transport Scotland and our NMC North East account (since August 2022) places an important emphasis on delivering greener, more resilient infrastructure and exceptional service for the communities we support. Covering 593 km of network, our work spans routine and reactive maintenance, bridges and structures, and road safety schemes – all while helping drive progress toward net zero.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular site visits to resolve issues, ensure safe working practices and verify quality against programme requirements.
• Deliver HSEA site inspections and maintain high safety standards across all activities.
• Provide technical support to crews and ensure all works are accurately recorded to support client claims and ‘as built’ information.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings and ensure correct use of PPE.
• Manage depot safety, environmental inspections and appropriate waste disposal.
• Engage and oversee supply chain partners, ensuring safe and high quality delivery.
• Process timesheets, overtime and resource planning efficiently.
• Quantify, order and coordinate materials, plant, equipment and sub contractors in collaboration with the Commercial team.
• Promote safe working hours in line with the Working Time Directive and drivers’ hours rules.
• Line manage operatives, including performance management, absence recording and PDR reviews.
• Arrange training in line with the training matrix.
• Support recruitment by interviewing prospective employees when required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of client needs, service standards and operational delivery.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage crews and stakeholders.
• Experience managing teams, supply chain partners and supervising highways construction work.
• Good planning and sequencing skills with a proactive, solution focused mindset.
• Strong customer relations and commitment to safety.
• Awareness of CDM 2015 regulations (desirable).
• Ability to deliver effective toolbox talks.

Desirable Qualifications

• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather.
• Participation in emergency and winter service delivery.
• A valid UK driving licence.
• Qualifications: NRSWA Supervisor, SVQ Level 3 or SSSTS – not essential but preferred.

Benefits

• Career Development – Exceptional development and progression plan.
• Pension – Generous pension scheme with company contribution.
• Choices – Flexible benefits scheme tailored to you, including additional annual leave, cycle to work, charity giving and gym membership.
• Save with Amey – Online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers, healthcare, free GP service and dental vouchers.
• Social Value – Two Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and support fundraising initiatives.

Application Guidance & EEO

Amey is committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

For any access needs or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our recruitment team at .

Apply today – we are excited to hear from you!