Supervisor
| Posting date: | 12 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 January 2026 |
| Location: | Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 8DE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | VolkerWessels UK |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VW06980_1765553289 |
Summary
Metro and Rail Projects (MRP) have extensive experience of working on high profile projects for most of the UK's light rail and tram operators and on the UK heavy rail network. We are recognised as a market leader for the provision of renewal and minor enhancements services to the light rail sector and as a supplier of choice to the wider rail market.
Our specialist teams continue to offer high quality track construction, maintenance and renewals to a wide range of clients including: Nottingham Express Transit, Manchester Metrolink, Sheffield Supertram, and London Tramlink as well as a number of Major Contractors on the heavy rail network.
We have a great opportunity for 2 Pway Supervisors to join our Metros and Rail division within VorkerRail Specialist Business.
You be will be responsible for:
- Responsible for ensuring all activities are in compliance with Company standards and procedures.
- Lead, motivate and direct staff in Production to complete the programme works to the required specification, in a safe and compliant manner.
- Assist it the production programmes, safety plans and train workings.
- Ensure contingencies are in place, all risks are controlled and make improvements as appropriate.
- Monitor performance of Forman and give guidance on planning, preparation and implementation of works, ensuring action plans are produced to address shortfalls.
- Monitor work progressed against programme and specification. Initiate changes to deficiencies and advise the Construction manager accordingly.
- Responsible for ensuring that initial site briefings are carried out prior to any work commencing. Ensure all employees are fit for duty (not under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol) and plant is fit for purpose. The post holder has the authority to suspend work if arrangements are considered inadequate- after consultation with the On-call Manager.
- Supervise Plant and machinery where necessary to carry out works in a safe compliant manner.
- Responsible for ensuring that each site is maintained in a clean and tidy state both during the work and in particular at the end of each shift.
- Responsible for the production of accurate site records and liaison with the Project Engineer and Construction Manager.
About you
- Proven experience in Railway renewals and mtce works, including an appropriate period of time acting in a Managerial or Supervisory capacity.
- Knowledge of Pway site activities, planning and staging.
- PTS, DCCR First Aid at Work,
- Full Driving licence
- POS (desirable)
- Crane Controller (desirable)
- Efficient in Microsoft Office (word / excel)
- Proactive approach
- Can do attitude
- Self-motivated
- Lead by example
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?
VolkerRail 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, VolkerRail 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.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- 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 polices 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. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. You can read more about our FIR Strategy as well as our partners here Fairness, Inclusion and Respect | VolkerWessels UK
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Additional information
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.