Highways Supervisor

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Highways Supervisor to join our Norfolk Street Lighting team a small distance from Norwich.

Amey has been working in partnership with Norfolk County Council since 2008. We manage and maintain an asset base of 53,000 streetlights and 12,000 illuminated signs, bollards and zebra beacons, delivering a safe and efficient service for fault repair and routine maintenance. We are also undertaking the upgrade of assets to LED, so as to deliver financial savings to the local Authority whilst keeping Norfolk in line with the latest initiatives to reduce carbon emissions.

Highways Supervisor plays an important part in assisting the Operational Team by co-ordinating work activities such as LED conversions, schemes/installations, and routine/reactive maintenance.

The standard hours of work are Monday to Friday 07:00-15:30 and 08:30-17:00 on a rota basis.

You will be responsible for:

• Programming work such that it is completed to a suitable standard and within the contract prescribed response times, or in line with the developer’s program.
• Carry out gate checks and site visits to ensure that the work is being done safely and in line with the safe systems of work
• Ensure that accurate records are kept on the progress of work so that this can be reported to the commercial team and the Client
• Brief operatives via regular toolbox talks and safety briefings, ensuring PPE and equipment is utilised correctly
• Ensure that operatives are provided with the correct paperwork, materials and traffic management for their work, and ensure that it is used in accordance with the required specification
• Liaise with the transport manager, pre-works co-ordinator and other supervisors to ensure resource availability to deliver the works as required
• Monitor and manage performance of operatives against target deadlines and outputs

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Competent user of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook and Excel
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Self-motivated and proactive in delivering solutions

Ideally you will be qualified in NVQ level 2 or above in Construction or Electrical (or City and Guilds equivalent). Experience in Highways or Streetlighting contracts desirable and experience with delivering safety critical services.

When you join us, we can offer career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary.

• We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.

• Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.

• Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.

• We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.

To find out more take a look at our website www.amey.co.uk

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact our recruitment team at Kelly.gomezmendes@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!