Job Description

Night Supervisor – Highways & Drainage
 
Salary: £40,000 – £48,000 per annum
 
Locations: Waltham Abbey, Oxford and the Midlands (commutable)
 
Hours: Night shifts (8am-6pm)
 
About the Role: Finlay Jude Associates are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Drainage Supervisor to lead our client’s teams during critical night operations across highways and drainage projects. You will be responsible for overseeing site activities, ensuring safety compliance, coordinating with traffic management teams, and delivering high-quality work within deadlines. This role is pivotal in maintaining smooth, safe, and efficient night operations on live highways.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage site teams during night shifts, ensuring all activities comply with health & safety regulations and company standards
• Coordinate traffic management to ensure safe working zones and minimal disruption to road users
• Oversee drainage installation, repair, and maintenance works, ensuring quality and adherence to project specifications
• Monitor progress and report to senior management, identifying and resolving issues proactively
• Ensure all site documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and completed promptly
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain strong working relationships
• Implement risk assessments and method statements, ensuring all team members understand their roles and responsibilities

Candidate Profile:

• Extensive supervisory experience within highways, drainage, or civil engineering projects
• In-depth knowledge of drainage systems and installation methods (essential)
• Strong understanding of traffic management and working safely on live highways
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams during night shifts
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Ability to travel and work across Waltham Abbey, Oxford, and the Midlands

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and night shift allowances
• A supportive work environment with experienced colleagues
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure projects
• Career progression and training opportunities
• Comprehensive company benefits

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding night supervisory role, we’d love to hear from you.
 
If you are looking for a Drainage Supervisor opportunity and want to work for a forward-thinking Company then click on the ‘apply now’ button.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.   Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.   Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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