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We are currently recruiting Highways Operatives to join a leading highways contractor on works in Newton Abbot. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who take pride in delivering safe, high-quality work on time and to specification. You will work as part of a site gang, supporting supervisors and site management in completing essential highways works.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks set by site supervisors and gangers to the required standard.

• Ensure full understanding of all relevant risk assessments, method statements, and site briefings before commencing work.

• Operate plant, tools, and equipment safely and carry out routine pre-use checks.

• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment at all times.

• Deliver works to programme deadlines while adhering to quality and safety standards.

• Maximise productivity by effectively managing own working time.

• Ensure compliance with permits, site instructions, and safety requirements.

• Report any health & safety concerns, near misses, or close calls promptly to the site supervisor.

• Actively participate in daily briefings, tool box talks, and safety forums.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Previous experience as a Highways Operative or similar role in civil engineering/highways environment.

• Good understanding of health & safety requirements on site.

• Ability to follow instructions and work effectively as part of a team.

• Proactive approach to problem-solving and communication with site management.

• At least one operative within the team must hold a valid CPCS/NPORS ticket .

• CSCS Card

If interested in this role please apply now and contact Luke Thompson for more information.

Job Title: Planner - Highways
Location: Bristol
 
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Planner with highways expertise to join our team in Bristol. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the efficient planning, monitoring, and delivery of complex infrastructure projects. You will work closely with project teams to develop and maintain schedules that drive progress and support on-time delivery.
 
Key Responsibilities
·Create, maintain, and update project schedules in Microsoft Project, aligned with scope and deliverables.
·Develop detailed look-ahead schedules to support construction planning and execution.
·Monitor project progress, identify deviations from the baseline plan, and recommend corrective actions.
·Collaborate with site teams, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure accurate planning data and schedule integrity.
·Support collaborative planning sessions and assist with schedule-driven decision-making.
·Communicate key milestones, critical path changes, and progress updates clearly to stakeholders.
·Produce and distribute planning reports, performance metrics, and progress dashboards.
·Provide additional planning support as required by the project team.
About You
·Proven experience as a Planner within highways or major infrastructure projects.
·Proficiency in Microsoft Project (Primavera P6 knowledge desirable).
·Strong understanding of construction sequencing, methodologies, and project lifecycles.
·Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively at all levels.
·Highly organised, analytical, and proactive in problem-solving.
 
For a full description and further information on the role, please call Jason Kohle at Carrington West on (phone number removed). 
 
FOOTNOTE: 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. 
 
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jason at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.  
 
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• To carry out site visits to gangs to help solve any issues and ensure that the work is being done safely, to the required standards and in accordance with the work programme and to carry out HSEA site inspections in accordance with contract instructions.
• Provide any technical support to the gangs as necessary.
• Ensure that the gang accurately records all work carried out so that accurate claims can be submitted to the Client and 'as built' details can be provided.
• Brief the gangs via regular toolbox talks and safety briefings, ensuring PPE is adhered to correctly and carry out depot safety and environmental inspections in accordance with the contract requirements.
• Ensure that the waste produced on site is correctly identified and disposed in the approved manner.
• Engage supply chain when necessary and ensure that their work is done safely and to the required standard.
• Arrange and process overtime working and timesheets to Operations Manager in timely manner.
• Quantifying and ordering materials, plant, and equipment necessary for the work in good time. Arrange sub-contractors in conjunction with the Commercial team.
• Ensure that employees are not programmed to work excessive hours which would be in contravention of the working time directive and drivers' hours rules.
• Manage operatives as their line manager, covering all aspects line management, including items such as absence management, ensure employees absences are correctly recorded on People Portal including carrying out PDR reviews when required and manage performance.
• Arrange training for employees as necessary and in accordance with the training matrix Interview prospective employees in conjunction with others.

• A good understanding of client business, requirements, service needs and aspirations
• Good liaison and interpersonal skills
• Team/Line management skills
• Basic programming and planning of sequence of works
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Self-motivated and proactive in delivering solutions.
• Experience of highways construction work.
• Experience of managing a direct workforce and sub-contractors.
• Excellent customer relations skills.
• CDM 2015 awareness (desirable)
• Awareness of Toolbox Talks and the ability to deliver effectively to a workforce.

• 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

Highways Operative

5 months contract

£12.85 per hour

To ensure the efficient and effective undertaking of civil engineering activity including highways, bridges, street lighting and countryside works as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities Specific to this Post:

Listed below are the responsibilities this role will be primarily responsible for:

To undertake the duties of a Highways Operative having the necessary skills to undertake, the  maintenance and construction of roads, bridges, drainage, highways electrical and associated works and to ensure a personal high quality of workmanship at all times.

General operational activities may include but are not necessarily restricted to:-

The erection and removal of appropriate temporary traffic and pedestrian safety signs, barriers and any other associated equipment.

Participation in gully cleansing activities including operating the gully tanker (where appropriately licenced).

• Experience of manual activities in a highway or building environment.
li>Experience in winter maintenance activities
• Experience of bridge construction
• Experience of hard landscaping
• Supervisory experience
• Health and Safety Certificates
• Cat CE Full UK Driving licence
• First Aid Certificate
• New Roads and Streetworks Act (Operative / Supervisor)
• NVQ 2 or equivalent (Highways related)

To undertake the duties of a Highways Operative in the provision of skilled operational activities including the need to work to precise levels and requirements, in construction work in a number of tasks.  Such tasks may include, but are not necessarily restricted to:

Kerbing, flagging, block paving, drainage, walling, fencing and guardrails, steel-fixing, formwork, concreting, erection of timber and metal structures, operating specialist plant and machinery, winter maintenance and undertake maintenance on public rights of way.

The post holder will require a number of the above skills but not necessary all, however they must have the ability to provide specialist skills in at least one of the areas covered in the points above.

To have the ability to set out for work assigned to the post holder.

Undertake skilled operational activities in a highways related discipline

Willing team member

Awareness of Health and Safety

Able to work on own initiative An all round understanding of highways maintenance

Competent in the use of hand tools and equipment

Working to precise levels

Knowledge of specialist plant and equipment

IT skills

To use of a range of hand and powered tools, equipment, small and heavy powered plant and machinery.  The post holder may also be required to operate complex powered plant and machinery requiring specialist skills.

LGV / HGV licence holders to participate in winter maintenance on a voluntary basis, this will include out of hours activity where circumstances dictate.

The post holder to participate in emergency response (Emergence Action Team) where required on a voluntary basis.  This includes gully cleansing activities, flood and storm response as the business needs dictate and will include out of hours activity.

To participate in shift work as dictated by the business needs on a voluntary basis.

The post holder may be required to transfer to other Services should the business need dictate.

To drive on-site and offsite (if appropriately licensed), non-specialist and specialist vehicles / plant, this may include transporting operatives to and from site.

To undertake appropriate routine checks on vehicles, plant and equipment in line with the Vehicle Operating Policy and associated general maintenance.

To exercise a duty of care in respect of private property and utility mains and services affected by activities and to report any damage caused.

To be aware of and understand the requirements of the Departmental Health & Safety Policy and Procedures in respect of the post holder’s status.

In the temporary absence of a Site Supervisor, the post holder will take a lead role on site.

To ensure personal safety, the safety of other employees, sub-contractors and that of the general public.

To follow Health & Safety training and instruction particularly in relation to Personal Risk Assessment.  This includes activities such as working on the highway, manual handling, the use of vibratory equipment and working in the vicinity of utility apparatus.  

To ensure that appropriate Personal Protective Equipment is worn at all times by the post holder.

To ensure that members of the public and site visitors are treated with respect and in a courteous manner at all times.

To utilise IT devices for the submission of prime documentation and collation of digitally retained information in systems such as but not exclusive to, routemaster , timesheets,  vehicle defect books, tachograph cards, procurement logs, fuel cards etc

Interested please apply

We're currently seeking an experienced Highways Supervisor to join our client's team on a freelance basis, working across National Highways projects. This role offers a dynamic mix of in-office planning and site-based supervision, making it an excellent opportunity for a professional who thrives on variety and responsibility.

The Role

As Highways Supervisor, you will take ownership of both the planning and delivery stages of works. Your time will be split between:

·Office-based planning, including preparing and reviewing traffic management (TM) requirements, liaising with planners and subcontractors, and ensuring works are programmed efficiently.
·On-site supervision, overseeing works to ensure compliance with specifications, safety standards, and National Highways requirements.

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality.

Key Responsibilities
·Supervise highways works on site, maintaining safety, quality, and programme compliance.
·Assist with traffic management planning, including reviewing drawings and advising on implementation.
·Coordinate with engineers, subcontractors, and site teams.
·Monitor progress, carry out site inspections, and complete reports as required.
·Ensure compliance with health & safety and environmental standards.
·Act as the point of contact between site operations and office planning teams.

Requirements
·Previous experience as a Supervisor on National Highways or other major highways schemes.
·Strong knowledge of traffic management (TM) planning and delivery.
·12AB ticket
·SSSTS/SMSTS and CSCS (essential).
·First Aid (desirable).
·Excellent communication and organisational skills.
·Ability to balance office-based planning with on-site supervision.

For more information please click APPLY NOW or call Luke Clifford on (phone number removed)
 

• Carrying out reactive repairs and maintenance on street lighting apparatus, highways, and highway drainage systems
• Performing cyclic gully cleansing and high-pressure jetting
• Supporting the construction and maintenance of footways and carriageways
• Operating a range of highway plant and machinery safely and effectively

• A valid LGV Class 2 driving licence
• Previous experience working on the highway, including operating machinery and plant
• A strong understanding of Health and Safety legislation relevant to highways and street works
• Physically fit and capable of undertaking manual tasks

• A structured and consistent working pattern
• The opportunity to work with a respected Local Authority
• Experience in a high-demand sector, contributing to public safety and infrastructure
• Support and guidance from Service Care Solutions throughout your assignment

• Dedicated Specialist Consultant
• Daily Payroll Runs
• Free Candidate Registrations
• Referral and Loyalty Bonus Schemes
• Free Compliance Checks

Highways Supervisor

To join a busy reactive maintenance team carrying out CAT 2 repairs to Highways & Footpaths

To oversee the winter service gritting season October to March

Day shifts

07.00AM to 16.30AM

Candidates should have experience of highway maintenance and hold suitable qualification.

Driving License & NRSWA Supervisor are essential for this role

This position comes with a company vehicle

For more details call Mike Ashworth on (phone number removed)

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We're recruiting a Highways Ganger to join our Highways team working on the Norwich project. This role is essential to the delivery of kerbing, paving, drainage, and patching works across the Norwich and Norfolk region, working with both Tarmac teams and sub-contractors.

Key Responsibilities:
- Support the planning, programming, and delivery of highways works.
- Lead crews to complete works to high standards and in a timely, efficient manner.
- Conduct pre-start checks on all plant and equipment, including hired-in machinery.
- Work towards productivity targets while identifying cost-saving methods.
- Ensure all plant is safely stored at the end of each shift.
- Report safety observations and promote a strong Health & Safety culture.
- Participate in the Winter Maintenance Programme and be available for emergency call-outs.
- Engage in personal training plans and review sessions.
- Contribute to achieving Company and Contractual KPIs with a focus on continuous improvement.

Requirements:
Essential:
- NRSWA card
- Proven experience in construction/highways maintenance
- Full UK manual driving licence (maximum 6 points)

Desirable:
- Machine operator competency certificates
- Gritting driver experience