Minor Civils Supervisor

Minor Civils Supervisor

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health safety and well-being of our people and our customers. Its a major reason we are the UKs largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of 530 million (EBITDA 45m) with over 4000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully.

Strong leadership being at our heart supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery one of our fundamental key differentiators.

In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do known for leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra.

Position: Minor Civils Supervisor

Location:Crawley Depot (Sussex Region)

Job Type:permanent full time

Hours:Monday to Friday 50 hours per week (start times to be discussed on interview)

Salary:17.50 - 20.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Benefits:21 days holiday (plus bank holidays); plus your birthday off; health cash plan; onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme; enhanced maternity and paternity friendly working environment.

The Minor Civils Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day management of civils crews delivering minor highways works. The role ensures works are completed safely compliantly on time and to client standards while maintaining strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage bothHGV and non-HGV civils crews ensuring productivity quality and safety standards are met at all times.
• Plan monitor and manageincoming works and backlog jobs ensuring effective prioritisation and resource allocation.
• Maintain fullteam compliance including adherence to health & safety company procedures and client requirements.
• Complete and recordsafety audits inspections and toolbox talks addressing any non-conformances promptly.
• Conductinvestigation meetings including those that may lead to formal disciplinary action in line with company policy.
• Update and managesickness and absence recordsaccurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage and approveteam holidays via Cascade ensuring adequate operational cover at all times.
• Liaise with clients regularly attendingface-to-face meetings and Microsoft Teams meetingsto discuss performance progress and issues.
• Ensure compliance withhighways permitting processes coordinating works to meet permit conditions and deadlines.
• Build and maintainstrong working relationshipswith clients crews subcontractors and internal departments.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in asupervisory role within civils or highways works.
• Strong working knowledge ofhighways permitting processes.
• Ability to manage mixed crews includingHGV and non-HGV teams.
• Confident in usingMicrosoft Office packages(Outlook Excel Word Teams).
• Experience handlingabsence management holidays and compliance records.
• Able to carry out investigations and managepeople-related issues professionally and fairly.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Street Works (NRSWA) card required (training can be provided if not currently held).
• Relevant civils or highways qualification (desirable but not essential).

About you

• Strong communicator with the ability to adapt to both site-based teams and senior client stakeholders.
• Proactive solutions-focused and confident decision-maker.
• Strong relationship builder with a professional and approachable manner.
  
  

At Lanes Group we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.

Lanes Group are a signatory of the Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health run by Mindful Employer.

Required Experience:

Manager