Trainee Highways Supervisor
Posted Today by Pave Recruit
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Harrow, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Trainee Supervisor role involves supporting highway improvement and maintenance schemes while developing supervisory and technical skills. Under the guidance of an apprentice supervisor, the position focuses on coordinating site activities to ensure safety, timeliness, and quality standards. This development role offers practical experience in highways operations, traffic management, and contractor coordination, with a clear pathway to a supervisory position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in coordinating day-to-day site activities across highway schemes.
- Support the implementation of work programmes and report progress to senior supervisors.
- Maintain accurate daily site records, including photographs, labour, plant, and materials.
- Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and health & safety requirements.
- Support the resolution of site issues, escalating concerns appropriately.
- Assist with inspections of Traffic Management layouts and report any defects or non-compliance.
- Contribute to maintaining a safe working environment and promoting good site practices.
Key Skills:
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Experience in highways engineering or transport infrastructure.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Clear and confident communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with contractors and stakeholders.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Harrow
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Industry: Other
The Role
As a Trainee Supervisor, you will support the delivery of highway improvement and maintenance schemes while developing your supervisory and technical knowledge. Working under the guidance of a an apprentice supervisor, you will assist in coordinating site activities to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards. This is a development role designed to provide practical experience in highways operations, traffic management, contractor coordination, and site documentation, with a clear progression pathway into a Supervisory position.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in coordinating day-to-day site activities across highway schemes.
- Support the implementation of work programmes and report progress to senior supervisors.
- Maintain accurate daily site records, including photographs, labour, plant, and materials.
- Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and health & safety requirements.
- Support the resolution of site issues, escalating concerns appropriately.
- Assist with inspections of Traffic Management layouts and report any defects or non-compliance.
- Contribute to maintaining a safe working environment and promoting good site practices.
About You
We are seeking a motivated individual looking to build a career in highways supervision. You will be organised, proactive, and willing to learn while working within a structured team environment.
Essential Requirements:
- You MUST have a Full UK Driving Licence.
- Experience in highways engineering or transport infrastructure.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Clear and confident communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with contractors and stakeholders.