Supervisor

We're seeking a dedicated Planned Works Supervisor to join our team and support all aspects of Highways maintenance for the Somerset Highways Term Service Contract. This collaborative role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to essential infrastructure while working with a supportive team in a positive environment.

Location: Dunball Depot, Bridgwater - site-based 5 days per week

Hours: Permanent full-time 40 hours per week

Salary: £34,000 - £37,000 per annum + excellent benefits

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Planned Works Supervisor, you'll oversee projects from development through to completion, driving timely execution and maintaining high standards throughout.

Your day to day will include:

• Assisting the Planned Works Manager in programming, managing and delivering maintenance works while supervising resources to ensure compliance with plans and quality standards.
• Building relationships with stakeholders including clients, the public, emergency services, and supply chain partners to maintain effective communication and service delivery.
• Fostering a positive Health and Safety culture through site inductions, briefings, and toolbox talks while ensuring all team members understand and follow safety protocols.
• Proactively undertaking site inspections to monitor compliance with quality, health and safety, and environmental standards.
• Overseeing daily operations including resource allocation, vehicle maintenance coordination, and material needs assessment to meet productivity targets.
• Supporting team development through performance management, training coordination, and nurturing a collaborative working environment.

What are we looking for?

This role of Planned Works Supervisor is ideal if you have:

• Experience working within the highways industry with knowledge of network operations and project delivery.
• Strong team leadership abilities with excellent communication skills across all levels.
• SSSTS and NRSWA qualifications desirable, with a willingness to work towards them if not already held.

Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here .

Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here .

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We look forward to seeing your application to