Job Description

Contract:

Permanent, Full-time, Countywide

Salary at 45 hours per week:

From 51,863 per year (Grade 9)

Location:

We have depots across North Yorkshire. For this role you can work from any of them including Richmond, Thirsk, Scarborough, Whitby, Kirby Misperton, Selby, Boroughbridge or Skipton

NY Highways are growing our External Works team. This is an opportunity to become part of the management leading our site teams. You will be working on a diverse array of projects across North Yorkshire and the North East.

These works supplement the guaranteed work that NY Highways delivers on behalf of North Yorkshire Council. As a result, we can offer a confirmed, long-term and secure portfolio of works with the opportunity for career development.

As a leader in the External Works team, you will play a key part in managing multiple teams in the delivery of a number of large scale projects. With million pound schemes planned all around North Yorkshire's diverse landscape, this is an excellent opportunity to join us at a pivotal time as we continue to grow.

Why Work for NY Highways?

Permanent, full-time position with a 45-hour working week and ample opportunity for overtime and weekend working

Annual pay awards and additional performance related pay

Starting with 24 days annual leave increasing up to 29 days, plus bank holidays

Company pension employer contribution up to 6%

Other benefits including the opportunity to sell and buy leave where appropriate -

As an External Works Senior Supervisor...

You will lead a skilled team of Gangers, Craftspeople, and Operatives. You will also manage subcontractors to deliver highways external works across North Yorkshire on time and within budget.

Working primarily on-site, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and managing work programmes, delivering the project and ensuring the highest standards of Health and Safety compliance. You'll oversee Integrated Management System procedures, maintain Health and Safety plans, and collaborate closely with partner organisations and stakeholders.

An important aspect of this role will be working with the Commercial Team during the tender process to produce programmes of work to create efficient work schedules. Your developed financial acumen will help you when regularly reviewing spend and progress projections against agreed work schemes.

Responsibilities will also include contributing to the initial programme development, managing daily resources such as materials, plant, and labour, and providing regular updates on project progress and spending.

This is a key opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact on major infrastructure projects across North Yorkshire and joining a committed and passionate team of highways professionals.

We have depots across North Yorkshire. For this role you can work from any of them including Richmond, Thirsk, Scarborough, Whitby, Kirby Misperton, Selby, Boroughbridge or Skipton

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 IT Competency Working knowledge of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works

Key Dates:

Closing date for applications is midnight on

Sunday 20th July 2025

Interviews are planned to take place

week commencing 4th August 2025

We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline. 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.

At NY Highways, safety is a core principle. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and the public. To maintain a safe work environment, we enforce a strict substance misuse policy. Employees must report to work fit for duty and free from drugs or alcohol. New employees will undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing, with random tests conducted throughout employment. Adherence to this policy is essential for upholding our safety standards and ensuring the integrity of our operations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 51,863.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/07/2025
Reference ID: NYH39829