Highways Supervisor

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Supervisor to join our Specialist Bridges Inspection and Maintenance (SBIM) contract in Bristol, working on the iconic Severn Bridge based at the Severn Bridge Maintenance Unit, Bridge Access Road, Aust, South Glos. BS35 4BD.

Requirements

• Deliver maintenance and renewals projects according to client schedule and budget, including:
• Support the Maintenance manager with planning and evaluating work programs.
• Requisition materials, equipment, and contractors.
• Organize gantry maintenance, statutory examinations, and traffic management.
• Attend and communicate effectively in meetings with internal teams, contractors, and clients.
• Update project progress and coordinate foreman duties across structures as needed.
• Supervise inspection, maintenance, and repair of bridge gantries, Rapid Access Train, cradles, and associated equipment.
• Manage maintenance units: stock control, deliveries, weekly depot checks, Legionella and fire safety compliance, calibration, and opening/closing units.
• Oversee site works, resolve operational, resource, and safety issues; manage site security and personnel accountability.
• Implement safe systems of work (SSOW): permits, procedures, risk assessments, briefings, inductions, toolbox talks, and COSHH compliance.
• Deliver start of work briefings and ensure health and safety compliance, including reporting close calls, incident escalation IAW GG128 and assisting in incident investigations.
• Uphold quality standards (ISO 9001): staff attend SBIM induction, upload contract reports, participate in audits.
• Participate in emergency on-call rota and handle Regional Operations Control Centre communications.
• Manage plant and fleet, ensure servicing and daily “CheckedSafe” vehicle checks.
• Oversee measurement and valuation, ensuring accurate resource tracking via tablets.
• Ensure environmental compliance: monthly depot inspections, waste segregation and management.
• Manage staff: record absences in ESS/MSS, conduct annual performance reviews.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Career Growth
• Training Opportunities
• Personal Development Opportunities
• Pension
• Holidays
• Flexible Benefits
• Exclusive Discounts
• Social Impact