Paving Superintendent

Paving Superintendent


An experienced Paving Superintendent is required to lead and coordinate paving operations across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. This role will suit a practical, organised construction professional with strong knowledge of asphalt and/or concrete paving, excellent site leadership skills and a proven commitment to delivering safe, high-quality work.


You will oversee daily paving activities, ensuring works are completed efficiently, accurately and in line with approved drawings, specifications, programmes and budget requirements. Working closely with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and site teams, you will coordinate labour, plant, materials and traffic management arrangements to maintain smooth progress on site.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and direct paving crews, subcontractors and plant operators.
• Plan daily activities, allocate resources and monitor production against programme targets.
• Interpret construction drawings, technical specifications and method statements.
• Ensure correct preparation, laying, compaction, finishing and curing of paving materials.
• Monitor quality, levels, grades, line and tolerances, taking corrective action where required.
• Coordinate deliveries of asphalt, concrete, aggregates and other construction materials.
• Maintain accurate records of progress, quantities, inspections, defects and site issues.
• Promote and enforce robust health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Identify potential delays, technical concerns and resource requirements, escalating issues promptly.

About you


You will have substantial experience supervising paving or surfacing operations, ideally within highways, roads, airfield, utilities or major civil engineering projects. A strong understanding of paving equipment, materials, sequencing and site logistics is essential. You should be confident reading plans, communicating with a range of stakeholders and making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.


Relevant industry qualifications, site safety training and a valid driving licence would be advantageous. Above all, you will be a dependable team leader who takes pride in workmanship, supports colleagues and consistently delivers work to a high standard.


This is an excellent opportunity to take a leading role on varied projects, with responsibility for shaping successful site delivery and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and productivity.