Clerk of Works (Highways Capital Project Delivery)

• Supervise and monitor on-site construction activities, ensuring compliance with design specifications, regulations, and safety standards.
• Conduct daily site inspections and surveys, maintaining detailed records and reporting progress to Project Engineers.
• Ensure quality control through regular checks on materials, workmanship, and construction processes.
• Enforce health and safety protocols in line with CDM 2015, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and other relevant legislation.
• Manage traffic management measures, signage, and road markings in accordance with Traffic Management Orders and design guidelines.
• Liaise with developers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery and compliance with KPIs.
• Support issue resolution, change management, and financial tracking throughout the construction phase.
• Review and verify CAD drawings, "as-built" plans, and traffic management documentation.
• Coordinate work programmes and assess contractor performance at key project milestones.

• Proven experience in highways, transport, or public realm project delivery.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation, including:
• Highways Act 1980
• New Roads and Street Works Act 1991
• Traffic Management Act 2004
• CDM Regulations 2015
• Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
• Flood and Water Management Act 2010
• Town and Country Planning Act 1990
• Experience managing contractors and sub-contractors on-site.
• Familiarity with interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Commitment to equality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Desirable:

• Experience with project management tools and reporting systems.
• Financial awareness and experience supporting budget tracking and cost control.

If you have the expertise and are ready to take on a challenging contract role within the Housing and Transportation Projects sector, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's team to make a significant impact.