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External Works Team, NY Highways
Senior Supervisor
Salary: £51,863 to £55,877 per year (Grade 9)
Contract: Permanent, working at sites across North Yorkshire
Hours: Full-time, 45 hours per week
Benefits include a Company Van, 24 days holiday per year, increasing up to 29 days’, plus bank holidays and competitive company pension.
At NY Highways we’re expanding our External Works team, offering an opportunity to join the leadership team managing our site teams. You’ll work on a variety of projects across North Yorkshire and the North East, enhancing the essential services we provide.
This role provides a stable and long-term project portfolio with career growth opportunities. As a leader in the External Works team, you’ll be instrumental in guiding multiple teams to deliver large-scale projects.
With multi-million-pound schemes planned across North Yorkshire’s varied landscape, this is a unique chance to be part of our growth at a critical time.
What we can offer you

• Competitive pay with performance-based pay progression
• Comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Generous leave entitlement
• Opportunity for overtime
• A benefits scheme which includes maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme, home technology scheme, as well as retail, travel and leisure discounts. For further information on our benefits and discount schemes, please read our

About the Role:
As an External Works Senior Supervisor, you will lead a dedicated team of Gangers, Craftspeople, and Operatives, while also managing subcontractors to deliver highways projects across North Yorkshire within budget and to schedule.
Primarily site-based, you will be instrumental in developing and managing work programmes, ensuring project delivery and strict adherence to Health and Safety standards. You’ll oversee Integrated Management System procedures, maintain Health and Safety plans, and collaborate effectively with partner organisations and stakeholders.
A key part of your role will involve working with the Commercial Team during the tender process to create efficient work schedules. Your strong financial skills will support you in regularly reviewing expenditures and projections against agreed work schemes.
Additional responsibilities include contributing to programme development, managing daily resources such as materials, equipment, and labour, and providing regular updates on project progress and budget.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone seeking to make a meaningful impact on significant infrastructure projects across North Yorkshire, joining a dedicated and passionate team of highways professionals.
Essential Criteria:

• Degree in Civil Engineering, or HNC, or NVQ4, or equivalent experience
• Traffic Management TW1, TM2 and T7
• Knowledge and experience of Highways or Construction activities
• Competence in using IT packages including MS Office
• Working knowledge of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works

For details on role-specific duties and requirements,
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit a short application here and attach a CV. Your CV should be up to date and include experience and any qualifications and licences necessary for the role.
To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role or the recruitment process, or if you need assistance with your application, please contact Ashley on 07814 932 389 or email ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk
Key Dates:
Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 17th November 2024
Interviews are planned to take place week commencing 25th November 2024
We reserve the right to remove this vacancy before the proposed deadline in the event of the position being filled, a change of requirements or a large number of applications being received.
NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £51,863.00-£55,877.00 per year
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person