Road Surfacing Scheme Supervisor

Job Introduction

Road Surfacing Scheme Supervisor

East Midlands| Tarmac – Contracting (Midlands)

This isn’t just another site role.

It’s your opportunity to take the lead on high ‑ profile surfacing schemes, drive performance on live highway contracts, and leave your mark on the roads communities rely on every day.

Tarmac is looking for a Road Surfacing Scheme Supervisor to oversee paving gangs delivering works across the East Midlands Region. If you’re driven by safety, quality and results – and thrive in a fast ‑ moving , hands ‑ on environment – we want to hear from you.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Leading surfacing schemes from handover to sign ‑ off , ensuring safe, efficient and high ‑ quality delivery
• Managing paving gangs, plant, materials and subcontractors to meet programme and specification
• Owning site safety: risk assessments, investigations, “ step ‑ ins ” and full compliance with Tarmac Health and Safety standards
• Preparing and maintaining site packs, cost/value data, BPO and HAV records
• Coordinating resources including labour planning, holidays and sickness cover
• Acting as the key link between site teams, clients, material planning and waste management
• Attending contract handovers, CVR meetings and supporting optimisation initiatives
• Building strong, trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience supervising road surfacing / highways works
• Strong leadership style with the confidence to manage live sites and multiple stakeholders
• A proactive, solution ‑ focused approach with sharp commercial awareness
• CSCS and SMSTS qualifications (essential)
• NEBOSH and HNC in Construction / Civil Engineering (desirable)
• Flexible, organised and able to adapt quickly to changing site demands
• A role ‑ model for teamwork, communication and continuous improvement

Why join Tarmac?

• A stable pipeline of regional contracts across Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire
• Real autonomy and responsibility on major surfacing schemes
• A safety ‑ first culture backed by strong leadership and support
• Opportunities to develop within Tarmac / CRH, a global industry leader

We don't just offer a job, we offer a career.

Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.
• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice
• Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause
• Training and development opportunities

Tarmac is committed to being a Forces‑friendly employer. If you’re coming from a military background, we’ll support your transition and help you build a successful career with us.

We’re proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to support you.

Ready to build your future?

Click ‘Apply’ to get started. Please note: we sometimes close roles early due to high interest, so don’t wait too long!

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Tarmac Trading Limited

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Attached documents

Job Reference tarmac/TP/115/7900