Lead Operative (Traffic Management )

Company: VolkerWessels UK
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Location: Brentwood
Job Description:

VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.

We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in‑house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in‑house contracts.

We currently have a superb opportunity for a Lead Operative to join our Traffic Management business, based out of Brentwood.

The successful candidate will work to instruction from supervisors, ensuring all traffic management is installed, maintained and removed in accordance with Chapter 8 and scheme drawings, whilst demonstrating by example a Safety and Quality approach that is without compromise.

About You

  • Previous experience in traffic management operations
  • Previous experience in highways maintenance
  • Holder of valid CSCS card
  • Holder of NHSS 12D M1-M6 qualifications essential
  • Holder of LNHSS 12A/B desirable
  • Holder of full valid UK driving license
  • Holder of valid First Aid at Work qualification

If your past experience doesn’t match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.

Why work with us

VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors, including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.

By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
  • Option to buy additional annual leave
  • Private medical care
  • Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
  • Training and development opportunities – comprehensive skills‑based training
  • Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
  • Employee Assistance programme
  • Mental health, physical health, and financial support
  • 24/7 Virtual GP service

Fairness, inclusion, and respect

We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. Our teams can feel comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026