Clerk of Works

Clerk of Works (Project Delivery) – West London | Local Authority Client
£300 per day Umbrella (Inside IR35)
36 Hours per week
Ongoing Contract
Overview of the Role Service Care Solutions are working with a West London Council within their Capital Projects division to recruit an experienced Clerk of Works to support the delivery of their Capital Programme.

Reporting to the Lead Engineer within the Project Delivery Team, you will be responsible for managing and monitoring construction activities on-site across a range of highways, transport and infrastructure schemes. This role plays a key part in ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, on time and to the required quality standards.
You will oversee contractors, sub-contractors, developers and utility providers, ensuring works are undertaken in line with Council standards, statutory legislation and project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervising contractors on-site to ensure compliance with works orders, drawings, specifications and highway construction standards
• Ensuring adherence to the Council’s Streetsmart Design Guide and relevant Traffic Management Orders
• Inspecting workmanship, materials and construction processes to maintain high quality delivery
• Enforcing compliance with Health & Safety legislation including CDM Regulations 2015 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Monitoring traffic management arrangements to ensure full compliance with statutory requirements
• Conducting daily site inspections and surveys in line with NRSWA 1991 requirements
• Meeting developers to ensure compliance with the Highways Act when delivering works
• Monitoring progress against programme and budget, identifying risks and delays early
• Joint measurement of completed works for interim and final payments
• Supporting Project Engineers with Early Warning Notices, Compensation Events and Contractor Instructions
• Preparing detailed site records including inspection reports, photographs and delivery documentation
• Assessing works at substantial and final completion, preparing snagging lists and ensuring remedial works are completed
• Reviewing CAD drawings and “as-built” drawings to ensure compliance with approved Traffic Management Orders
• Liaising with internal service areas to avoid programme conflicts
• Supporting the Council’s capital delivery objectives through proactive contractor management

Requirements

• Experience working within Highways and Transport project delivery
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including:
  
  • Highways Act 1980
  • New Roads and Street Works Act 1991
  • Traffic Management Act 2004
  • Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
  • Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
  • Flood and Water Management Act 2010
  • Town and Country Planning Act 1990
• Proven experience managing contractors and subcontractors on construction sites
• Strong understanding of traffic management and highway infrastructure standards
• Experience monitoring programme delivery and financial performance
• Confident communicator with experience engaging stakeholders and members of the public
• Ability to produce clear written reports and maintain accurate site records
• IT literate with experience using digital systems for project delivery and reporting

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Highways Clerk of Works seeking a long-term contract within a busy London Borough capital delivery team.
If you're looking for work but this role isn’t for you, please feel free to get in touch with what you're looking for.

Contact: James Glover at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208967
or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk