352 jobs in Montrose, Angus

Company description:

Amey is a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operation and decarbonisation solutions for UK infrastructure.

Working at Amey puts you at the centre of an inspiring expert team. Your work on critical transport and built environment programmes will be vital to our society, our economy and our communities.

We celebrate, protect and we develop what is great in all of us. Every day, our teams across the UK do truly important work, shaping some of the most complex environments. The places that we all rely on in our lives today and long into the future, with impacts on generations to come.

You will succeed here because we have a special way of working together, with a truly diverse and inclusive team. 

Job description:

Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Assistant Highways Supervisor to join our NMC NE account in Forfar. 

Our NMC NE account is working in partnership with Transport Scotland Northeast since August 2022, with an increased focus on supporting the creation of sustainable futures for communities, together we will achieve net zero targets and improve the customer experience. 

Covering 593Km of network, we provide routine highways, bridges and structure maintenance as well as designing and managing road safety schemes.

By ensuring our roads and highways are well-maintained through all-weather seasons and traffic incidents, we aim to create well-functioning, safe spaces which minimise disruption, keep people moving and support thriving communities. 

The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week Monday – Friday, with overnight & weekend working as required by the business. 

As a Assistant Highways Supervisor you will be responsible for: 

• Providing support to Highways Supervisors and larger operations Management team as required.
• Carry out compliance and monitoring of hire plant.
• Complete operational briefs and permits.
• Assist with winter maintenance record keeping.
• Deputise supervisors during absence.
• Maintain and update records with information systems.
• Assist with incident investigations.
• Prepare works completed for commercial.
• Assisting with works planning, commissioning and record keeping
• Processing and planning of material orders and invoices.
• Ensure that the gang accurately records all work carried out so that accurate claims can be submitted to the Client and ‘as built’ details can be provided.
• with the contract requirements.
• Arrange and process timesheets in a timely manner.
• Quantifying and ordering materials, plant and equipment necessary for the work in good time. Arrange sub-contractors in conjunction with the Commercial team.
• Arrange training for employees as necessary and in accordance with the training matrix Interview prospective employees in conjunction with others.

What are we looking for?

• SVQ level 3 qualifications
• Competent user of Microsoft Office
• Understand client business, requirements, service needs and aspirations.
• Good liaison and interpersonal skills
• Team management skills
• Customer relationship skills
• Commercial awareness
• Basic programming and planning of sequence of works.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Participation in emergency and winter service delivery
• Self-motivated and proactive in delivering solutions.
• Excellent customer relations skills

In addition to this, it is desirable that you have a CDM 2015 awareness and SSSTS completed course and certificate. It is essential that you have a Full UK Driving Licence to be considered for this role.

What we can offer you

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!