About us
VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.
About the role
This role will support the delivery of lighting installation and maintenance works across the Somerset region. The Supervisor will oversee day‑to‑day operations on contracts across the South West, coordinating directly employed teams and subcontract labour to ensure safe, efficient and high‑quality delivery. The position is responsible for meeting operational and financial targets, maintaining programme deadlines, and ensuring all works are completed in full accordance with contract requirements and industry standards.
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 required, with the ability to manage teams and onsite activities effectively.
- Good understanding of cost, value and basic commercial principles.
- Knowledge of programming and planning processes important for coordinating works efficiently.
- Strong computer literacy required to operate digital systems and reporting tools.
- Sufficient electrical and technical knowledge essential for overseeing installation and maintenance activities.
- Understanding of Highways Sector Scheme and HEA requirements beneficial for maintaining compliance.
- Effective management techniques needed to support team performance and problem‑solving.
- Confident, proactive and able to use initiative.
- Discretion and confidentiality important when handling operational or personnel information.
- Around five years of electrical and technical site experience preferred.
- Good standard of written and spoken English required for clear communication and reporting.
Benefits
- 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 restaurant 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
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