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Highways Clerk of Works

Posted 1 week ago by Hays

Summary: The Highways Clerk of Works will oversee the construction phase of highway development schemes in Northamptonshire, ensuring compliance with standards and specifications. This role involves collaboration with local authorities, developers, and contractors to facilitate the delivery of new and improved highway infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have experience in highway inspection or site supervision and will be responsible for maintaining safety and quality throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Inspecting and monitoring highway works for compliance with designs and specifications.
  • Identifying defects and agreeing on corrective actions.
  • Maintaining oversight of health, safety, and traffic management on site.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to resolve site issues.
  • Reviewing design amendments for compliance.
  • Supporting certification and sign-off processes for highway works.
  • Producing inspection reports and maintaining project records.
  • Providing technical advice on highway construction matters.
  • Developing relationships with contractors and local authorities.
  • Promoting quality, safety, and environmental compliance.

Key Skills:

  • HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in supervising or inspecting highway construction.
  • Knowledge of Section 38 and Section 278 agreements.
  • Understanding of Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice.
  • Awareness of CDM Regulations and health and safety requirements.
  • Familiarity with highway construction standards and specifications.
  • Understanding of highway safety audits and environmental considerations.

Salary (Rate): £320 per day

City: Northampton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Your new company

A leading infrastructure and highways services provider is seeking an experienced Highways Clerk of Works to support the delivery of highway development schemes across Northamptonshire. Working alongside local authority stakeholders, developers and contractors, you will play a key role in ensuring that new highway infrastructure is delivered to the required standards and is suitable for future adoption.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with highway inspection, site supervision or clerk of works experience looking to work on a diverse range of residential, commercial and infrastructure developments.

Your new role

As a Highways Clerk of Works, you will act as the primary site-based contact during the construction phase of highway works associated with new developments and improvements to the existing highway network.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Inspecting and monitoring highway works to ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, legal agreements and permit requirements.
  • Identifying defects or non-compliant works, agreeing corrective actions and monitoring their successful completion.
  • Maintaining oversight of site health, safety and traffic management arrangements to ensure safe operation for both the workforce and the public.
  • Working closely with developers, contractors, designers and technical teams to resolve site issues and facilitate scheme delivery.
  • Reviewing proposed design amendments and assisting in achieving compliant and adoptable highway solutions.
  • Supporting the certification and sign-off process for completed highway works.
  • Producing accurate inspection reports and maintaining comprehensive project records and databases.
  • Providing technical advice and guidance on highway construction matters to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Developing positive working relationships with contractors, developers and local authority representatives.
  • Promoting high standards of quality, safety and environmental compliance across all projects.

What you'll need to succeed

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent relevant industry experience.

Previous experience supervising or inspecting highway construction works.

Knowledge of Section 38 and Section 278 agreements and associated highway adoption processes.

Understanding of the Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice.

Strong awareness of CDM Regulations and construction health and safety requirements.

Familiarity with highway construction standards, specifications and design principles.

Understanding of highway safety audits and environmental considerations.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Rate:
£320/day
Location:
Northampton
IR35 Status:
Undetermined
Remote Status:
Undetermined
Industry:
Other
Seniority Level:
Not Specified

Take-Home Pay

£4,200 per month

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