Works Supervisor

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. Tarmac is recruiting for an experienced Works Supervisor - Highways to join our fantastic team working on the North Midlands / Midlands project of works. The role is based from our Tarmac Boroughbridge Depot, and you will be required to travel across the assigned region dependant of current works requirements. The role is easily commutable from Harrogate, York, Leeds, Ripon, North Allerton, Thirsk, Shipley, Sowerby, Knaresborough, Wetherby, Catterick and surrounding areas. We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds. Role Responsibility As the Works Supervisor - Highways you will be responsible for the successful delivery of Surfacing matters on behalf of Tarmac to our clients on whose contract/contracts which we are operating. This is to ensure their objectives and targets are achieved leading to the successful overall delivery of the projects. You as the Works Supervisor - Highways will also manage the teams on site (either internal or external providers) to support the best possible commercial result for the projects and successfully manage any challenge process/processes which Tarmac’s clients may possess, additionally you will also Deputise for the works Manager in their absence. Other responsibilities for this role will include (not exhaustive): Ensure through regular Employee Engagements, with the team that the workforce are checked for compliance to Tarmacs Policies and Procedures Carry out site briefing prior to works commencing and where authorised changes occur Ensure Procedures are adhered, including hot works and excavation works Ensure SSOW procedures are followed and report back on any failures and provide robust records for review on works completed Overall supervision of the works on site including subcontractors, ensuring any CDM regulations (principle contractor responsibilities) are being adhered too across all works Investigate incidents and accidents when they occur, providing details within the Tarmac reporting matrix timescales Raise awareness of the importance of Safety Observations and ensure the reporting process is followed by all Assist in the managing requirements of "O Licence" through regular checks of vehicle check sheets and liaison with Drivers Work with the Transport Manager to ensure compliance with vehicle testing and servicing Oversee the external works and assist in the management of those works through scoping and programming internal labour and external suppliers along with assisting in the pricing of external works Carry out Supervisors Checks both onsite and within the Depot, ensuring Depot standards are adhered to through monthly statutory checks and adhoc inspections Prepare Job Briefing Packs along with the Works Manager Ensure all time, plant and material sheets are completed and forward to the commercial team for payment Identify future lifecycle schemes to be added to the register by providing details of scheme requirement The Ideal Candidate It is preferred that the successful candidate for the role of Works Supervisor - Highways will have the following: You will have worked within a similar role within the Highways / Surfacing industry and have knowledge of on-site Health and Safety policies and procedures associated with the role Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team and provide leadership in the role Possess good communications skills and will be able to liaise with stakeholders of varying seniority levels Experience in Highways / Surfacing Maintenance at a supervisory level, this will be in surfacing works and construction A certificate in Site Safety Management, CSCS card and SMSTS certificate – highly beneficial Have a flexible approach to location and working patterns in accordance with needs of the business – evenings, weekends etc as required Desirable: First Aid training & Mental Health First Aid Training IOSH training Why Us In addition to the role of Works Supervisor - Highways we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits: Bonus scheme Enhanced holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause Training and development opportunities