Surfacing Supervisor in Lincoln

About Breedon Group

Breedon Group plc is a leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain, Ireland, and the USA. We're dedicated to providing high-quality materials and services for the construction industry, with a commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. Joining Breedon means becoming part of a team that values excellence and is committed to making a positive impact.

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Surfacing Supervisor to support our Minster Surfacing business. The role will oversee and manage the effective laying of asphalt to a broad spectrum of sites.

You will also maintain and develop customer relationships and optimising sustainable financial contribution within set targets and in accordance with regional targets and company policy, process and procedure, including compliance with HSQE systems.

Within this role, you will manage and develop individuals performance to ensure that works activities are carried out efficiently and to agreed program and specification.

Working closely with operational teams, clients, and stakeholders, you will coordinate site activities, manage resources, and promote a strong safety culture. This role involves working outdoors, travelling to sites, and leading teams across a variety of projects. Nightshift working is required. This role is being offered with a Business use Van.

Accountabilities

• Manage & comply with all HSQE requirements
• Profit & loss accountability of contacts
• Manage site operations to maximise operational effectiveness and efficiency at all times by understanding how a contract has been priced. Agree and review with the supervisor & foreman the gangs targets to maximise profitability.
• Quality Management and control of all contracts
• Efficient allocation of resources, plant staff and sub contractors to ensure delivery of contracts.
• Work closely with internal and external supply to reduce delays and costs incurred through delivery patterns
• Effective relationships with the client - Agree a programme to completion with client and regularly provide updates to ensure a positive working relationship. Ensure daily material programme is placed as early as possible each day with appropriate persons to allow daily surfacing programmes to be planned efficiently.
• Communicate and implement all initiatives to deliver regional targets

Output

• HSQE performance is within business & legislative requirements.
• Completion of contracts within estimated financial guidelines to return maximum profit
• Meeting program deadlines
• Continuously review and improve methods to reduce materials and waste on site. Control of remedial action required.
• Securing new business opportunities
• Ensure all site operatives are managed in line with Company polices

• CSCS Qualification
• NEBOSH/IOSH (desirable)
• Largely qualified by experience relating to industry standards
• Experienced with delivering high volume surfacing schemes across a diverse demographic of schemes- Highways, Brownfield, PIC
• Contracting Methods - knowledge of contracting methods and up to date knowledge of specifications and contracts
• Technical Level - demonstrate a high level of ability, advanced knowledge and techniques to pass on to others.
• CSCS Qualification

Personal attributes & behaviours

• Customer Focus - See things from the customer's perspective and address underlying customer needs
• Continuous Improvement - Initiate improvements; spot opportunities to develop new ideas and improve performance
• Leadership - Define clear objectives, expectations & roles. Involve others in decisions and ideas where appropriate
• Developing People - Create situations and opportunities to learn and apply new skills; help individuals to understand their strengths and weaknesses and encourage others to take responsibility for their own development
• Communication - Tailor communication to relevant audience, understand what is relevant and/or interesting to others; use relevant facts and benefits to construct sound, persuasive arguments; check understanding by seeking feedback
• Team Work - Involve others; encourage others to express their views and ideas and listen well to what they say; build team spirit and a positive working environment
• Drive - Approach challenges with energy and enthusiasm; overcome obstacles to meeting goals and standards encourage and persuade others to improve performance
• Confidence - Deal confidently with more senior managers, colleagues and customers; seek challenging roles or projects outside their comfort zone; admit to mistakes and learn from them.
• Flexibility - Change own approach in line with new priorities; reflect on situations and learn from experience; be open to feedback from others, taking time to listen; keep up-to-date with specific technical and functional skills
• Thinking Skills - Consider all potential causes and underlying causes of a problem; quickly identify the cause of a problem; take full ownership for resolving problems and implementing actions