Job Description

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.

• 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

• 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)

• 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.