Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Your new company
A market-leading Tier 1 contractor operating at the forefront of the UK's infrastructure sector is looking to strengthen its Highways Maintenance team. With a strong pipeline of long-term frameworks and public sector partnerships, the business plays a key role in keeping local communities connected through the delivery of essential highway services.
Your new role
You will support the planning and scheduling of highway maintenance works, working closely with a small team of technicians and reporting to the Senior Delivery Technician.You will be responsible for coordinating both planned and reactive works, including small carriageway and footway surfacing schemes, ensuring efficient delivery through both supply chain partners and in-house teams.
A key part of the role will involve verifying work instructions prior to scheduling and undertaking site inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety, quality and environmental standards.
Key responsibilities
- Plan and schedule highway maintenance works using a works' management system
- Coordinate multiple repair teams, considering risks, constraints and operational priorities
- Support the achievement of business targets and KPIs, identifying and escalating risks where necessary
- Ensure all works comply with contractual specifications and internal management systems
- Carry out site inspections and audits to verify quality and safety standards
- Work collaboratively with internal teams, stakeholders and supply chain partners to deliver cost-effective solutions.
What you'll need to succeed
- SMSTS (Site Managers Safety Training Scheme)
- Traffic Management qualification 12D M7 (Lantra)
- Experience in highway maintenance or a similar operational environment
What you need to do now
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