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    • Proven experience supervising highways or civil engineering projects.
    • Strong understanding of highway construction methods and sequencing.
    • Shifts: 45 hours per week across 4 days (11.25 hours including paid breaks), with shifts between 4:20am and 8:00pm and weekend work on rota basis.
    • Knowledge of highways maintenance standards or infrastructure-related environments.
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    • Experience carrying out highways maintenance activities.
    • Undertaking excavation, backfilling and other general highways maintenance tasks.
    • General Operatives – with demonstrable experience of working in construction.
    • Sets a high benchmark for the safety and quality standard expected on the project…
    • You will ideally have experience in highways setting and have an interest in developing your career in the transport sector.
    • We're keen to speak with experienced operatives who have worked within telecoms, utilities, civils, construction, highway maintenance, or network infrastructure…
    • This is a genuine executive leadership opportunity for an experienced finance leader who enjoys building high-performing organisations, improving financial…
    • The successful candidate will need relevant highway experience.
    • RATE OF PAY: £350-£385 per day (depending on experience).
    • A background in a practical, installation-based trade - for example construction, assembly, fencing, decking, landscaping, racking, shop or kitchen fitting,…
    • We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Site Agent / Site Engineer to oversee the delivery of marine civil engineering works on a long-term…
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    • Work safely on highways and public roads.
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    • Pay:* £18 - £22 per hour (depending on experience).
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Site Supervisor - Highways - job post

Oakstone Contracting Ltd
Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 3UP
£250 - £300 a day - Full-time, Fixed term contract, Self-employed

Job details

Pay

  • £250 - £300 a day

Job type

  • Fixed term contract
  • Self-employed
  • Full-time

Location

Royal Tunbridge Wells TN2 3UP

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • On-site parking

Full job description

Site Supervisor – Highways

Location: West Kent - Tunbridge Wells
Contract Duration: Immediate start - July 2026 – March 2027

We are seeking an experienced Site Supervisor to oversee delivery of a large highway improvement scheme in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. This is a non working supervisory role managing day-to-day site operations across a live highways environment, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme.

The successful candidate will have strong highways and civils experience, with the ability to coordinate multiple gangs and subcontractors while maintaining high standards of health, safety, and quality compliance.

Scope of Works

The project includes

  • Footway and carriageway construction
  • Kerbing and paving works
  • Highway drainage installation (excavations up to 2m deep)
  • Road surfacing works
  • Installation of concrete sectional retaining wall systems
  • Street lighting installation
  • Traffic signage and street furniture installation

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervising civils gangs and subcontractors on site
  • Coordinating daily activities to ensure works are delivered safely and to programme
  • Producing and updating short-term programmes and lookaheads
  • Writing and reviewing RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
  • Ensuring compliance with company and statutory Health & Safety standards
  • Managing permit-to-dig processes and temporary works interfaces
  • Identifying and managing underground services and utility constraints
  • Conducting site briefings, toolbox talks, and daily inspections
  • Liaising with engineers, project managers, local authorities, and stakeholders
  • Monitoring quality, productivity, and progress reporting
  • Supporting delivery within budget and programme constraints

Requirements

  • Proven experience supervising highways or civil engineering projects
  • Previous Section 278 experience preferred
  • Strong understanding of highway construction methods and sequencing
  • Experience working around live services and utility coordination
  • Ability to produce RAMS and permit documentation
  • Good knowledge of H&S legislation and CDM requirements
  • Competent in reading drawings, specifications, and programmes
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

Essential Qualifications

  • SSSTS or SMSTS
  • CSCS Card
  • NRSWA Supervisor
  • First Aid at Work (preferred but can be provided)

What We Offer

  • Competitive day rate / salary (DOE)
  • Long-term contract opportunity through to March 2027
  • Opportunity to work on a high-profile highways infrastructure scheme
  • Supportive and professional project environment

Pay: £250.00-£300.00 per day

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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