NEC Supervisor

Posted 27 November 2025
Salary £40 - 45 per hour
LocationEngland
Job type Contract - Full Time
Job duration6 Months
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000062566

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Highways NEC Supervisor to come and join a busy client in the Manchester area.
 
The main duties of the experienced Highways NEC Supervisor are:
 
Act as the NEC Supervisor for highways schemes under NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
Conduct frequent site inspections to verify workmanship, materials, and compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
Identify, record, and manage defects, ensuring contractors implement corrective actions promptly.
Support the Project Manager with NEC contract processes, including early warnings, compensation events, and programme reviews.
Maintain detailed and accurate site records, inspection reports, and contract documentation.
Monitor traffic management, site safety, and environmental compliance on all active works.
Liaise with contractors, designers, statutory undertakers, and internal highways teams to ensure efficient project delivery.
 
The Highways NEC Supervisor will have experience and skills in:
 
Experience supervising highways or civil engineering works under NEC contracts.
Strong understanding of highways construction, maintenance processes, and relevant standards (e.g., DMRB, MCHW).
Effective communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.
Relevant qualification in civil engineering, highways, or construction (HNC/HND or equivalent).
 
 For a full description and further information on the role, please call Harriet Simmonds at Carrington West on 02393 876051.

FOOTNOTE:

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Harriet at Carrington West on 02393 876051 for more information.

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