Our client is seeking a dedicated Highways Clerk of Works on a contract basis within the London Public sector. This role involves monitoring and inspecting highway projects, ensuring compliance and quality in various schemes and public works.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitoring and checking traffic works by the term maintenance contractor for various schemes.
- Supervising contractors to ensure compliance with works orders, design drawings, and specifications.
- Conducting daily site surveys and inspections, assessing work completion, and managing snagging issues.
- Providing advice on construction processes and making decisions that are fit for purpose and cost-effective.
- Regularly meeting with contractors to ensure project delivery.
- Measuring completed work for payment purposes.
- Ensuring contractor compliance with health and safety legislation through regular checks.
- Liaising with the Streetworks Team and the contractor regarding work permits.
- Adhering to the Council's Equal Opportunities and customer care policies.
Job Requirements:
- Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Highways Act 1980, New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991, Traffic Management Act 2004, CDM Regulations, and Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual.
- Understanding of traffic design and highways construction, and experience in using civil engineering contracts.
- Experience in overseeing the delivery of small to large traffic projects.
- Proficiency in IT software including Microsoft 360 (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook) and AutoCAD.
- Experience in implementing highway construction projects within timescale and budgetary constraints.
- Ability to assist engineers with specification and material checks.
- Monitoring and recording contractors' work/performance to ensure adherence to design drawings and specifications.
- Experience and knowledge in CDM regulations and construction practices.
If you have experience in highways construction and are looking to contribute to important public projects, we would like to hear from you. Apply now for the opportunity to join our client's team.
