Major Maintenance Supervisor

We have an opportunity for a Works Supervisor to join our team on the M6 Routine Operation & Maintenance project based near Lockerbie. As a Major Maintenance Supervisor you will be a member of the contract team reporting to the Major Maintenance Manager.

Fixed Term Contract until late 2027.

In the 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people – we're a family‑owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams. Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where you can achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

• Responsible for organisation and coordination of all logistical operations and procedures for several major maintenance contracts, to ensure organisational effectiveness, efficiency and safety of the contract.
• Responsible for liaison with Autolink and outside organisations for major maintenance contracts, including assisting with structures inspections, maintenance and upgrade schemes. This will involve the management and supervision of various works packages based on project requirements, which may involve night‑shift and/or weekend works.
• Carry out site reviews of Major Maintenance Scope of Works prior to packages commencing.
• Ensure that subcontractors provide proof of up‑to‑date, relevant CSCS cards and that all plant operatives have up‑to‑date, relevant CPCS cards appropriate to the plant used on site.
• Implement ITPs, ensuring that all checks are completed on works & hold points & check points are adhered to. All checklists will be signed off by subcontractors & SRM as work progresses. A final check will be completed prior to issue of the checklist to Autolink.
• Ensure you are familiar with the scope of works for each package & actively participate in start‑up & progress meetings.
• Ensure all subcontractors are managed in line with CMS requirements, minutes of all meetings are recorded timeously in Pdrive & all subsequent resulting actions are completed timeously.
• Assist in liaising with the Employer's Agent, Statutory Undertakers, Emergency Services, Employer's Specialists, SEPA and other interested Third Parties and identify any attendance or works that may arise from such liaison.
• Ensure implementation of COSHH.
• Maintain driver log books & ensure livery of vehicles is clean and well maintained at all times.
• It is a core responsibility of all M6 ROM staff to report any breach of H&S. In the event of this occurring works must be stopped immediately & the situation rectified prior to works recommencing. The situation must be reported to site management & all relevant paperwork documented as per SRM procedures at the earliest opportunity.

• Experience in the Highways Maintenance sector and a good understanding of all relevant processes.
• Good knowledge of maintenance products, construction details, relevant regulations and quality standards.
• Knowledge of packages including Insight, Highstone, IRIS & SMS.
• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or a Highways related field.
• Relevant Construction Skills Certificate Card.

We’re ready to invest in you and your future, and offer wide‑ranging, performance‑related progression opportunities. Our competitive rewards packages feature flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities.

Apply online now.

Sir Robert McAlpine is focused on being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we’d still love to hear from you, especially if you are part of a group that is under‑represented in construction. Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family‑run business with strong family values, our aim is to ensure that Sir Robert McAlpine is a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment for every member of our team.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction