Job Description

Salary:

42,412.90 per year + Overtime

Contract

: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours)

Location:

Northallerton, North Yorkshire

About the Role

:



We are looking for a skilled and motivated Construction Supervisor to join our Property Services team at North Yorkshire Highways. This is a rewarding and hands-on leadership role, overseeing a mix of capital projects and responsive maintenance work across various commercial and public sector properties.



In this role, you will work both independently and as part of a skilled team to manage and supervise the day-to-day delivery of building maintenance and capital works programs across North Yorkshire Council property estate. The Construction Supervisor will ensure operational efficiency, compliance with health and safety regulations, and high standards of workmanship during the execution of planned and reactive construction activities.



Your responsibilities will include line management of operational staff and subcontractors, overseeing health and safety on-site, managing resources, and contributing to continuous service improvement.



As this is a county-wide role, flexibility and a proactive approach are essential. You will also participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota, assisting with emergency repairs and ensuring continuity of service.

Main Duties:

Oversee and coordinate day-to-day construction and highways maintenance work, ensuring safe systems of work, job quality, and compliance with specifications and deadlines.



Ensure all works comply with statutory safety obligations and Health and Safety policies, including site inductions, risk assessments, and regular inspections.



Manage and deliver projects to agreed timescales and budgets. Prepare site documentation, liaise with contractors, and ensure resource availability (labour, plant, materials).



Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to communicate progress, resolve issues, and attend Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) meetings.



Line manage operatives, oversee performance and conduct appraisals, and provide guidance, mentoring, and development opportunities.



Plan works, coordinate teams and logistics, and monitor financial performance, ensuring works are delivered efficiently.



Monitor site progress and ensure accurate, timely documentation including valuations, site records, and system updates for audit and compliance.



Assess traffic management needs and ensure compliance with legal requirements related to street works and public safety.



Participate in the out-of-hours call-out rota to manage urgent repairs and ensure service continuity.



Lead daily briefings, foster a positive team culture, and promote NY Highways' values and behaviours.

What We're Looking For:

Essential

:


Site Management Safety Training Scheme Construction Skills Certification Scheme Managers Card First Aid at Work CITB Managers and Professionals (MAP) Health, Safety & Environment Test Sound knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and safe systems of work Ability to work as part of a team and independently, using initiative when required Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Flexibility to work as part of an on-call rota and travel across the county Enhanced DBS check (Children's Barred List)

Desirable (or willingness to train):

Level 6 NVQ Construction Site Management or a HNC/HND in construction project management Temporary Works Coordinator Fire Marshall NEBOSH / IOSH Health and Safety qualification Asbestos Aware Experience working across different trade areas within property maintenance

Why Join us?

We can offer career development, a choice of benefits and support through our reward and benefits program:


We are pleased to offer a competitive salary up in line with your skills, experience & qualifications Company Pension scheme which we will contribute to up 6% 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays. Accumulating an additional day each year up to 5 years We are committed to the continual development and training of our staff and will offer courses and training relevant to this role and your progression.
Our benefits scheme includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme, access to our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help youon shopping, days out, or nights in.

For further information on what we can offer you, please read here




We're proud of our workforce and the work they do in our communities. We want people to join us who can bring their experience and add value to our organisation. We are working hard to create an inclusive environment, and it is important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.




If you would like to learn more about NYH, please click on the link below and take a look at our dedicated career site:



http://www.nyresourcing.co.uk/ny-highways-opportunities/

How to Apply

Please complete the short application form and attach your CV to be considered for the role.



To have a confidential and informal discussion about this role or the recruitment process, or if you need assistance with creating and submitting your application, please contact Ashley Benford (Resourcing Partner) on 07814 932389 or ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk

Closing date

:

Midnight on the 10

th

of August 2025

Interviews are planned to take place throughout the recruitment process, if you would like to apply, please do so now and we will respond to you quickly 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.

Final interviews are due to be held on the 13

th

, 14

th

and 15

th

of August 2025

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.

Construction Supervisor

Salary:

42,412 - 45929

Posted:

24/07/2025

Closing date:

10/08/2025

Closing time:

23:59