Highway supervisor

Posted 18 September 2025
Salary £50k per year
LocationLiverpool
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000061354

Job description

Highways Supervisor - Liverpool
My client, a leading highways and infrastructure contractor, is seeking an experienced Highways Supervisor to oversee highways maintenance and improvement works across the Liverpool area. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with proven supervisory experience to take the lead on projects that directly enhance local communities and improve the roads and infrastructure relied upon every day.
About the Company
My client partners closely with local authorities to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable highways solutions. With a strong reputation for quality and reliability, they play a key role in maintaining and improving the transport networks that keep Liverpool moving.
The Role - Highways Supervisor
The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising highways projects from inception through to completion, ensuring delivery to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. This role involves managing site teams, liaising with stakeholders, and keeping projects on track.
Key responsibilities include:
·Supervising highways maintenance and improvement projects
·Ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and in line with specifications
·Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, and resources
·Conducting site inspections and ensuring compliance with health & safety standards
·Liaising with local authorities, clients, and the wider project team
·Reporting progress, issues, and solutions to senior management
Candidate Requirements
To be considered for this role, candidates should demonstrate:
·Proven experience in highways supervision within a local authority environment
·A valid CSCS card
·Strong leadership and team management skills
·A solid understanding of health & safety requirements in highways works
·Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Salary & Benefits
·£50,000 annual salary
·Company pension scheme
·25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
·Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
·Ongoing training and development opportunities
Career Progression, Location & Working Pattern
·Based in Liverpool, working across local authority highways projects
·Monday to Friday, full-time permanent role
·Excellent opportunities for career progression into senior supervisory or project management positions
Next Steps
If you are an experienced Highways Supervisor with local authority highways knowledge and a valid CSCS card, please apply today to be considered.

Footnote:
If this role is technically right for you but the salary, location, or seniority does not suit your circumstances, please still send your CV. We are constantly recruiting for similar roles across the UK and are always happy to have confidential conversations about your career.
Even if you are settled in your current position, we welcome introductions from Highways professionals who may be open to opportunities in the future.
Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest-growing in the country, with over 100+ years of combined industry expertise. For more information, please contact Jordan Townley on 023 9431 4917 or email Jordan.townley@carringtonwest.com.