Reactive Supervisor

Location Exeter
Job type Permanent
Salary £42k per year
Consultant Alistair Guite
Call +44333 7000 022
Reference 226634

Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting an experienced Reactive Supervisor to oversee the effective delivery of work streams within highways maintenance in Exeter. This role is paying £42,000 per annum and is ideal for a skilled leader who has experience in the civils or TMC sector and is looking to drive quality, compliance, and efficiency on all assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage work stream delivery, ensuring adequate traffic management, materials, and labour are available.
  • Oversee on-site compliance with Streetworks permits and relevant regulations, ensuring all work meets required standards.
  • Audit and manage the quality of work, allocating accurate job costs daily and overseeing operative performance.
  • Collaborate closely with SCCH Highway Inspectors and subcontractor teams, addressing local area needs and community concerns.
  • Work with operational and hub teams to effectively schedule and deliver works.
  • Engage with operatives regularly, providing visibility and support across both day and night shifts.
  • Participate in winter maintenance and emergency services as needed.

Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidate will bring:

  • ONC, City & Guilds, NVQ in a relevant discipline and NRSWA accreditation (Supervisor level).
  • Applied understanding of the Traffic Management Act (TMA) and awareness of safety, quality, and environmental best practices.
  • Significant experience in operational delivery within the TMC/Civils sector.
  • Knowledge of construction methodologies and cost management, with a track record of resource management within budgetary limits.
  • Proficiency in cost control, job allocation, and utilisation of internal systems.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary of £42,000 per annum.
  • Full-time, permanent position in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
  • Opportunities for career development and skill enhancement.

Application
If you’re a proactive and experienced supervisor with a passion for delivering high-quality service in highways 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.