About the job

Description

NEC Supervisor - Stafford or Birmingham

Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. 

Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. 

Our people are driven by a set of strong values, based on safety, insight and collaboration. 

 

The Opportunity 

This is a new role within the business and this is a fantastic opportunity for a permanent NEC Supervisor / Clerk of Works to join our Consulting Highways team. There are multiple openings and we are looking for both site and office backgrounds. With shared office space in Staffordshire, we welcome applications from NEC Supervisors across this region which includes Birmingham.

As part of Amey Consulting, the Staffordshire Design Hub (SDH) are a diverse team that provides design and other support services to Staffordshire County Council (SCC) and developers across the whole of the County through our successful and well-established Infrastructure+ Partnership contract with the Council. 

The role 

Our NEC Supervisors play an important part within the Highways improvement projects team and alongside our client, Staffordshire Council. As an NEC Supervisor you will provide effective support and assistance on a variety of highways improvement schemes whilst taking the lead on projects and mentoring junior team members. Responsibilities include: 

• To carry out the NEC Supervisor role and responsibilities in accordance with the NEC form of contract. 
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with CDM 2015 principles. 
• Have knowledge of the construction of highway improvement projects and in particular the Specification for Highway Works. 
• To carry out site visits to solve any construction issues with the contractor and ensure that the work is being constructed safely, to the required standards and in accordance with the work programme and/or be resident on site full time in the Supervisor’ role. 
• To carry out site inspections and issue approvals in accordance with contract instructions. 
• Provide any technical support as necessary to the NEC Project Manager. 
• Ensure that records of all work carried out and ‘as built’ details can be provided. 
• Attend the tool box talks and safety briefings, ensuring PPE is adhered to correctly and carry out safety and environmental inspections in accordance with the contract requirements. 
• Provide support to the head office design team when required. 
• Mentor employee and apprentices as required. 

 

What you will bring to us: 

• You have experience working in a highway construction environment, preferably as a NEC Supervisor. 
• A recognised qualification in Highway or Civil Engineering is preferred but not essential. 
• A full driving license as a vehicle will be provided for business use only 
• CDM 2015 awareness 
• Experience of the NEC Form of Contract (Options A, C and E) 
• Experience of highways construction work and the ‘White Book’ Specification for Highway Works 
• 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 awareness. 
• Excellent organisational and communication skills 
• Availability to work at Nights and Weekends if requested. 
• Self-motivated and proactive in delivering solutions 
• Previous experience of Highways contracts 
• Experience of performance monitoring and continuous improvement 
• Experience of Chapter 8 and Traffic Management 
• Awareness of Tool Box Talks and the ability to deliver effectively to a diverse team 
• Personal Highways Safety 
• Site Management Safety Training. 

 

What we can offer you:  

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers. 

 

Career Development –  

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications. 

Work-life Balance –  

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you. 

Wellbeing –  

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers 

EDI- 

At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.  

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. 

Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including: 

• 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.  

Your Career at Amey Consulting  

At Amey Consulting, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

You’ll be stretched, but always supported. Well recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.  

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. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview, if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. 

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process. 

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Skills

NEC contracts, Highways, NEC supervisor, Civil Engineering, Construction

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Other Benefits

24 holidays, benefits scheme, flexible working

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