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Job Purpose To act for the consultancies Supervision team on site to ensure delivery of the clients highway scheme for the to the required quality standard. To support the this consultancies Supervision team by collating adequate records for both commercial and technical purposes. To proactively engage with the Contractor and take early corrective intervention (with the support of the Supervisor) to avoid Defects.
Main Responsibilities and Duties
* Ensure the Contractor adheres to the Contract Specification Testing & Certification requirements within it and the Contractor's site quality plan. Promote best practice across the Delivery Team.
* Observe the Contractor's working operations for compliance with the Specification and Undertake the recording of daily on-going works (plant, people, gangs, weather etc) and specific matters as requested by the Supervision or Commercial teams.
* Inspect works that will be covered up as part of the permanent works and work collaboratively at source with the contractor to correct work that is Defective.
* Agree defective works with the Contractor and record on the site quality systems.
* The successful applicant will be performing in a position where they will attend site and the works going on.
* Suggest areas for improvement to the Supervisor.
* Observe the on-site health and safety aspects of the Contractor's operations and inform the Contractor's Supervision staff and the Supervisor of key H&S risks / and or areas for improvement.
* Attendance at meetings as requested by the Supervisor. Qualifications & Experience
* 10 years minimum relevant practical work experience within the Highways or Bridge sector.
* Trade qualification or HNC in Civil or Building related discipline.
* Familiar with the MCHW - Specification for Highway Works and associated testing and inspection protocols.
* Ability to read drawings and Specifications and understand key testing points.
* Driving Licence * CSCS Card. Competencies & Behaviours
* Ability to liaise confidently (and if necessarily assertively) with the Contractor on all testing technical matters and inspections as required.
* Ability to work within a team and request support where necessary.
* Proactive approach to the resolution of issues.
* Diligent and logical approach to problem solving and record keeping.
* Ability to liaise confidently with the Contractor on all observed unsafe health and safety practices or near misses.
* Good communication skills working within a collaborative team environment.
* Excellent record management skills (e.g., daily diaries) including the use of app-based record keeping products.
* Familiarity and competence in the use of Office software.
