Highway Supervisor

Responsible for supervising and co-ordinating teams of both directly employed and Sub-Contract labour. To ensure that operational and financial targets and deadlines are met and that the works and services are implemented in accordance with the contract requirements. * Responsible for the safe running of (allocated) sites and monitor the implementation and control of safe working procedures. * Prepare and implement risk assessments and method statements. * Manage/liaise with Sub-Contractors as appropriate. * Monitor freelance/temporary schemes staff. * Liaise with Client, at the depot or on site. * Conduct depot and site Inductions. * Weekly Health & Safety & Environmental Inspections. * Issue Works Order and Permits. * Complete daily Site Diaries. * Organising and resourcing staff labour, plant and materials, so that the works progress effectively and economically. * Minimising cost of works through correct programming and utilisation of labour, plant, materials and Sub-Contractors. * Identify variations to the contract through work records and site measurements. * Providing input into the weekly programme. * Ensuring that all work is carried out in accordance with the contract plan and procedures, with risk assessments and method statements. * Organise/present as appropriate operatives Tool Box Talks - at least 2 per month. * Monitoring and providing records of all items of work, including day works. Any additional works and delays must also be fully recorded and kept and submitted to the QS to substantiate payments. * Checking drawings, site instructions, work orders and contract documents and reporting any anomalies or lack of information. * Monitor the standard of work of all employees and contractors. * Taking off material for Procurement in accordance with the contract programme. * Where applicable, checking materials delivered to site and reporting all non-conformities in accordance with VolkerHighways non-compliance procedures. * As appropriate, controlling of transport and plant * Ensure that all registers for scaffolds, excavations, ladders, plant, lifting tackle and the operator's licence are correctly kept. * Ensure that labour, plant and material castings are entered onto the computerised works management system on a daily basis. * Assisting with the collection of measurement information to enable the works to be valued. * In conjunction with the Project Manager or Operations Manager ensure that the operations are commercially viable. * Ensure that depots/sites are maintained to standards in accordance with Waste Management Licences, Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Regulations and Leases. * Ensure that all staff/labour are productive. * Ensure that all staff/labour are treated fairly, motivated and well managed. * Contribute to Winter Maintenance if applicable * Have a good working knowledge of the Site Management Plan and the Company's procedures. * Go through timesheets and pass to QS. * Works order processing * Site measures * Fire control * First Aid * Permits to Dig * Vehicle Inspection Sheets * SMART