Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a dedicated Highways Supervisor to join a skilled team in Exeter. This role pays between £32-£37K and involves a balanced mix of office-based planning and on-site supervision, ensuring the successful delivery of multiple projects within the highways maintenance sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and manage multiple highways projects, ensuring efficient resource allocation and project delivery.
- Oversee a team of supervisors and operatives, providing leadership and support.
- Perform a 50/50 split between office-based planning and on-site supervision.
- Manage scheduling, project planning, and compliance with industry standards.
- Respond to business needs, including day and night shifts (currently alternating 2 weeks of days and 2 weeks of nights).
- Participate in on-call duties as required (minimum of 10 per year).
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Experience in highways maintenance and project planning.
- Versatility, with management experience (flexible depending on planning expertise).
- IT literacy and familiarity with industry-standard systems.
- Knowledge of SMSDS and Streetworks (desirable but not essential).
- SMSTS or SSSTS accreditation (desirable but not essential).
- HGV Class 2 licence (desirable but not essential).
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: £32,000 - £37,000 per annum.
- Additional earning potential:
- Night work uplift (~£5,000 per year).
- On-call allowance (£143 per week, ~£2,500 per year for 10 weeks minimum).
- Company car included.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Application
If you’re a proactive professional with highways planning experience and a background in maintenance, we’d love to hear from you.
Advertised by Alistair Guite on behalf of Sanctuary Personnel.
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Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
