Clerk of Works

Clerk of Works - Highways

Looking for a role where you can take ownership of site inspections, work closely with contractors, and ensure highway projects are delivered to the highest standards? This opportunity as a Clerk of Works offers the chance to play a key role in maintaining quality, safety, and compliance across multiple live projects while developing your experience within a professional highways environment.

About the Organisation

My client is a well-established organisation operating within the highways and infrastructure sector. They are responsible for delivering and maintaining high-quality highway services and are committed to safe, sustainable, and efficient project delivery. Working here means joining a collaborative environment where professionalism, technical expertise, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Manage and carry out scheduled site inspections across multiple highway works projects
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards
• Take proactive action to reduce risks and help ensure projects are delivered within agreed SLAs
• Support programme planning and contribute to improving project controls, reporting processes, and contract management systems
• Liaise closely with contractors to advise on quality control matters and interpret contract documentation
• Conduct pre-work and post-work inspections to confirm works meet required standards and specifications
• Coordinate multiple live projects, ensuring effective communication and prioritisation across workstreams
• Provide technical advice and on-site guidance to contractors regarding quality standards and contract interpretation
• Attend relevant site meetings to provide updates and technical input
• Monitor and promote health and safety standards on site

Qualifications

• Relevant experience within highway maintenance or highway construction environments
• Experience overseeing contractors and ensuring works are delivered to specific technical specifications
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high attention to detail
• Strong decision making skills with the ability to provide practical on site technical advice
• Knowledge of health and safety standards along with environmental and sustainability requirements
• A delivery focused approach with experience working to deadlines and project delivery SLAs
• A valid UK manual driving licence

Salary and Benefits

• £42,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting highway projects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Potential for professional development and career progression