Resurfacing Supervisor

About the job

Key information

• This role provides the opportunity for hybrid working, allowing you to work either from home, subject to managerial approval, or from one of our offices.
• 28 days’ annual leave (in addition to bank holidays).
• The contract offered is permanent and full-time (37 hours per week).

What will I be doing?

We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that. As a Resurfacing Supervisor you will oversee, monitor and coordinate the resurfacing and surface treatment works withing Somerset Councils Infrastructure and Transport Directorate. This role is pivotal in ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of resurfacing projects across the county’s highway network.

Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Plan, schedule and oversee a programme of surfacing and surface dressing works, coordinating with contractors, internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Undertake regular site inspections to monitor contractors work, ensuring compliance with contract specifications, industry standards and statutory requirements.
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Act as a primary point of contact for contractors, council colleagues, elected members and the public.

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, with agreement from the manager.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be. But it will really help if you have:

• NVQ Level 3 in Construction Site Supervision or equivalent.
• Certification in Health and Safety in Construction.
• Certification in Traffic Management.
• Understanding of road resurfacing techniques, health and safety regulations related to road works and familiarity with traffic management systems and procedures.
• Proven experience in supervising road resurfacing projects.
• Experience in conducting site inspections and ensuring quality control.

This role involves frequent travel across rural areas of Somerset and lone working on occasion.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What is in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Supporting documents and information

The Salary for the role is Grade 12, ranging from £27,111 to £31,067 per annum.

For an informal chat about the role, you can contact Neil Guild on 01823 3658224 or neil.guild@somerset.gov.uk

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button – we can’t wait to hear from you.

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