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Were seeking a dedicated Clerk of Works on a contract basis. This position focuses on overseeing highway improvement operations to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with all relevant construction standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting Engineers in delivering highway improvement schemes from initial site inspections through to the completion of construction works
- Monitoring contractors undertaking highway improvement operations and traffic management activities
- Carrying out site inspections, checking site measurements, and creating comprehensive site records
- Acting as the point of contact during construction, liaising with stakeholders including clients, contractors, and the public
- Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and environmental processes
- Collaborating with the Client, Contractor, and local communities to ensure the successful delivery of projects
Job Requirements:
- Demonstrable experience and extensive knowledge of highway improvement operations, including a solid understanding of construction methods, site monitoring, and contract documents
- IT proficiency, particularly with MS Office
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Full driving licence
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Proactive, inclusive, and collaborative attitude
- Understanding of contract documentation such as Bills of Quantity (BoQ)
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience liaising with clients and local stakeholders
- Working knowledge of the New Roads & Street Works Act 1991, Traffic Management Act 2004, and Chapter 8 signing
- Streetworks certification and appropriate CSCS and SWQR cards
- Knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contractual procedures
If you are well-versed in highway improvement operations and possess the skills and determination to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply. Apply now to join this forward-thinking team in the West Midlands.
