2,205 Highways jobs in the United Kingdom

Your new company

You'll be working with a leading infrastructure services provider, supporting a major programme of works on the M8 Woodside Viaduct. The organisation is known for delivering complex civil engineering projects across the UK, with a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation. This is a freelance opportunity offering the chance to contribute to one of Scotland's most critical transport routes.

Your new role

As a Highways Supervisor, you'll be responsible for overseeing site activities related to structural maintenance and refurbishment works. You'll manage subcontractors, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and maintain accurate site records. The role will involve close coordination with delivery teams, engineers, and commercial staff to ensure works are delivered efficiently and to specification.
Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising daily site operations and workforce
• Ensuring compliance with RAMS and site safety protocols
• Monitoring progress and reporting to project management
• Supporting quality assurance and documentation
• Liaising with stakeholders and maintaining clear communication

What you'll need to succeed

You'll need proven experience in highways or civils supervision, ideally on bridge or viaduct projects. A strong understanding of health and safety regulations, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to lead teams effectively are essential as well as:

• SMSTS/SSSTS
• CSCS Card

What you'll get in return

• Competitive freelance day rate
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile Scottish infrastructure project
• Supportive team environment with a focus on safety and delivery
• Potential for ongoing work across future phases

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Highways Maintenance Operative/Bridge Operative to join our Severn Bridges Inspection and Maintenance (SBIM) contract in Bristol, working on the Severn Bridge with occasional travel and work on the other two bridges including POW and Avonmouth. This role is onsite.

The SBIM contract is to deliver the inspection and maintenance programme along with scheme on behalf of National Highways. This is a great opportunity to learn about quality in the specialist structures industry.

Highway Maintenance Operative plays an important part in all aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor civils' works, litter picking, etc. Undertake Winter and emergency call out and standby.

The standard hours of work are 37.5 per week + overtime available, and an optional callout rota.

What You'll Do:

• Attend project and work briefings as required.
• To drive/operate vehicles/plant requiring general and specialist skills including vehicle checks, routine maintenance, (eg oil and water checks etc) and cleaning.
• All aspects of highway maintenance works including routine and cyclic maintenance activities, minor Civil's works, litter picking, painting, blasting, concrete works and road works, etc.
• Winter maintenance operations.
• Emergency call out operations.
• Taking responsibility for the safety of yourself and others within your team to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and safe operation to protect member of the public.
• Carrying out vehicle checks prior to shift starting, correctly filling in defect books.

• Allocation and capturing time and resource utilisation in line with operated allocation system

• Maintain records, complete required paperwork, and communicate with Amey staff, subcontractors, emergency services, police, public, clients, and customers.

• Gantry driving

Why Join Us?

At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities to roles like Team Leader
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training tailored to your growth.
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, , and Multicultural Leadership programs.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

What You'll Bring:

• Drivers Licence
• Knowledge/awareness of health and safety

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to Kayla Caruth, our recruiter for this role,

Assistant Highways Operative

Location: Pontypool, NP4 6YB

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 1+ Months

Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate: £14.17 per hour

Job Ref: OR12794

Job Responsibilities

The role involves assisting in various highway maintenance tasks according to job tickets, target dates, and service levels. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting in highway construction duties such as kerbing, paving, concrete placement, and drainage pipe installation.
• Assisting in the construction and removal of inspection chambers, walls, and masonry walling.
• Helping with the installation and removal of bollards, fencing, road signs, and bus shelter panels.
• Using equipment like compactors, road breakers, and strimmers effectively.
• Carrying out excavation, cleansing of canals and culverts, hedge cutting, and high-pressure jetting.
• Inspecting streets, identifying defects, confirming repair needs, and recording additional works.
• Cleansing and inspecting road drainage gullies, locating obstructions, and recommending further actions.
• Performing winter maintenance duties including gritting and managing salt stocks.
• Maintaining high standards of customer care and distributing promotional materials as required.
• Ensuring all vehicles, equipment, and materials are used safely and efficiently.

Person Specifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications, experience, and skills:

• Educational background with at least 3 GCSE passes or BTEC equivalent.
• Holds a HGV Class 2 license or better.
• Willingness to undertake formal and informal training related to highway maintenance.
• Minimum of 1 year operational experience in highway construction and drainage.
• Effective communication skills and good interpersonal abilities.
• Adaptable work ethic, flexibility, and a customer-oriented approach.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Capability to travel as required to fulfill the role's duties.

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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 1 month

Pay: £14.17 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Experience:

• Assistant Highways Operative: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Life assurance

Kier Rewards

Additional holiday purchase opportunities

Pension scheme

Enhanced family leave & policies

Share plan schemes

Free health & wellbeing services

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Highways Maintenance Apprentice .

We're looking for a Highways Maintenance Apprentice to join our Transportation Team based in Glastonbury, working towards a Level 2 apprenticeship in Highways Maintenance Operative.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on an apprenticeship. Whilst working towards a recognised qualification, you'll be able to put your learnings into practice in your day-to-day role, helping you progress within your chosen career.

Location: Glastonbury

Hours: 40 hours per week

Salary: £20,800

How does an apprenticeship work?

As a Highways Maintenance Operative you'll be enrolled onto a Level 2 apprenticeship as a Highways Maintenance Operative, giving you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn. You'll work closely with the Transportation team team to design, build and maintain infrastructure for the highways, rail, aviation and ports sectors, with a common goal of connecting people

Your day to day will include:

• Working across several highways depots in the region
• Providing routine maintenance and ensuring continued operation of roads, tunnels, and bridges in the area
• Other activities such as kerbing, concrete work and laying asphalt
• Assisting in monitoring traffic flow during maintenance operations
• Following health and safety protocols, wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), and ensuring a safe working environment

What are we looking for?

The role of Highways Maintenance Apprenticeis great for you if you:

• A minimum of GCSEs at grades 3 – 9 (GCSE D or above), Functional Skills level 1 in English and Maths
• Are punctual, self-motivated, and willing to learn
• Have the ability to handle physical work in varying weather conditions
• Are over 18 years of age due to the possibility of staying away from home for work and training
• Driving license preferable/advantageous due to location and opportunities to drive certain vehicles etc

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome So even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

Rewards and benefits

We are proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a variety of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier

• Location: Glastonbury
• Vacancy ID: 7230
• Background check: None
• Flexible Working: No

Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.

About the Role

Reporting into the Works Manager, the successful Highways Operative will be joining our team in Boroughbridge working on the highways project of works. Although you will be based in Boroughbridge, you will be required to travel across the assigned region. You will be working as a member of the Highways Maintenance Team responsible for general site duties including traffic management, routine works and plant operations.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you as the successful Highways Operative will be carrying out the following duties and responsibilities (not exhaustive)

• Strimming of grass
• Site clearance works
• Litter picking
• Undertaking site operations to maximise operational effectiveness and efficiency at all times
• Ensuring material waste is minimised
• Traffic management
• Small civils works to include (kerbing potholes and patching works)
• Minor structures routine maintenance and inspection
• Standing in for Ganger through absences and due to volume of works

• Assisting and implementing compliance with safety processes and policies detailed in works safety plans and companies policies

• Reviewing, improving and assisting with methods to reduce materials and waste on site

You must be willing and able to travel across the region of work related to this role

Due to the nature of the role, we do require the successful new colleague to hold a FULL UK manual car driving license with no more than 6 penalty points.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Highways Operative who is ideally:

• A team player

• In possession of (or willing to undertake) a CSCS Qualification

• In possession of an HGV Class 1 or 2 licence, though if not, training will be given to the right candidate

• Knowledge of company generic risk assessments, safe systems of work and effective usage of PPE
• Experience with Small tools such as strimmers and hedge cutters
• Plant such as small rollers and loading shovel

Tarmac, a CRH company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Tarmac Trading Limited

Tarmac Trading Limited

• Tarmac

Salary

Excellent Salary + Bonus + Benefits

Frequency

Annual

Job Reference

tarmac/TP/67621/7213

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

07 November, 2025

Job Category

Operations, Quarrying and Production

Business Unit

National Businesses

Location

Boroughbridge, United Kingdom

Posted on

08 October, 2025

On behalf of a market leader in the highways term maintenance industry, we are looking to onboard an Highways Maintenance Manager . This is a contract role based in Belvedere South -East London .

Your new company

With 40 years of experience in the industry, this company provides award winning civil engineering programmes and highway services to a number of public sector clients. Working alongside local authorities, they aim to create communities where people want to live, work, and play.

Your new role

You will be tasked with ensuring best practise operations and maintenance activities are carried out, helping to raise the quality of life for those working and living or visiting London. You will be responsible for implementing changes to ensure efficiencies, working alongside leadership that gets out of the way and lets you get on with it. You will:

• Manage operational health, safety and environmental matters and promote improvements
• Develop, implement and improvement the Plans and Strategies associated with the highway maintenance service in London
• Represent the Highway Service at meetings with Transport for London / London Borough Clients and key stakeholder groups such as local businesses, neighbouring Authorities and public inquiries etc.
• Ensure compliance with the business and Authority’s policies and strategies
• Ensure that Risk Assessments, Method Statements and COSHH Assessments are carried out in a timely way and that any improvement activities are fully resourced to deliver best value
• Develop, promote and oversee recycling activities and carbon and water reduction targets
• Assist with the formulating and reviewing of appropriate recruitment and training strategies
• Work with the HSE team under CDM to ensure safe construction and maintenance.

About you

This is a diverse role so the ability to wear many hats is key, you will be joining a team with clear goals and direction who strives for continual improvement. You will be a people person who is capable of engaging and motivating a team. You will help to bring value to the team by ticking off some of the below:

• Experience of highways maintenance or a related field, ideally in a team leadership / management role
• Good working knowledge of highway asset management systems
• Good understanding of sustainability and carbon impacts of highway service
• Competence in writing procedures and setting up systems which reflect and promote the best practices of customer care, quality, value for money, continuous improvement, and equality of opportunity in service delivery.

If you fit the above or are keen to find out more, get in touch with us at the office or apply today!

We are currently partnering a Local Authority in Oxfordshire, in their recruitment for a Planning & Highways Lawyer on a locum basis for an initial 3-months.

They are able to consider candidates on a remote basis, but any attendance will be advantageous.

The successful candidate must hold a current practising certificate.

The team have capacity for full-time hours, but part-time applicants will also be considered. The rate is negotiable subject to PQE, but ideally will be between £50 - £60 p/hour via an Umbrella company.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Handling a mixed caseload of Planning and Highways matters, including attending meetings and advising Council Officers and Members in regards to legal issues, governance and procedure
• Drafting and advising s.106 agreements, CIL, certificates of lawful use and advising on other planning related matters
• Advising on, drafting and completing highways agreements, including deeds of dedication and footpath orders

Working hours:

• Open to both part-time and full-time applicants
• 22 - 37 hours per week
• No out-of-hours attendance required

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.