Supervisor, Engineering, Operations Manager

12-month FTC

Volker Highways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.

This role will support the delivery of lighting installation and maintenance works across the Somerset region. The Supervisor will oversee day‑to‑day operations on contracts across the South West, coordinating directly employed teams and subcontract labour to ensure safe, efficient and high‑quality delivery. The position is responsible for meeting operational and financial targets, maintaining programme deadlines, and ensuring all works are completed in full accordance with contract requirements and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead safe operational delivery across allocated sites, ensuring full compliance with risk assessments, method statements and company procedures.
Use the Confirm system effectively for client and contractor coordination.
Apply strong commercial control, including cost management, identifying variations and supporting QS reporting.
Plan and programme works with clients and onsite teams, contributing to weekly delivery plans.
Manage subcontractors and temporary staff, ensuring quality, productivity and performance standards are met.
Carry out monthly H&S and environmental inspections, deliver site and depot inductions, and ensure regular toolbox talks are completed.
Monitor work quality, review drawings and instructions, and raise any anomalies promptly.
Oversee use of plant, transport and materials, ensuring efficient utilisation and adherence to compliance registers.
Maintain accurate records of all works, delays and additional activities to support commercial processes.
Support staff development, maintain fair and effective management practices, and assist in the overall growth of the contract.
About you

Supervisory experience is required, with the ability to manage teams and onsite activities effectively.
A good understanding of cost, value and basic commercial principles is needed.
Knowledge of programming and planning processes is important for coordinating works efficiently.
Strong computer literacy is required to operate digital systems and reporting tools.
Sufficient electrical and technical knowledge is essential for overseeing installation and maintenance activities.
An understanding of Highways Sector Scheme and HEA requirements is beneficial for maintaining compliance.
Effective management techniques are needed to support team performance and problem‑solving.
The role requires someone confident, proactive and able to use initiative.
Discretion and confidentiality are important when handling operational or personnel information.
Around five years of electrical and technical site experience is preferred.
A good standard of written and spoken English is required for clear communication and reporting.

If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us?

Volker Highways is under the umbrella of Volker Wessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within Volker Wessels UK, Volker Highways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

Competitive salary
Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
Option to buy additional annual leave
Private medical care
Pension
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work scheme
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