Clerk of Works

GTS Group Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS Group Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Construction Supervisor/Clerk of Works to oversee tunnelling and water infrastructure projects with a strong focus on safety, design compliance, and regulatory standards.

The initial site will be just north of Manchester. The role is site-based, demanding a 50-hour week from Monday to Friday, with weekend flexibility for critical activities.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of relevant construction experience.
• Significant tunnelling experience within the water industry.
• Experience commissioning potable water assets.
• MCIOB/MICE/MIMechM or equivalent membership.
• CSCS White or Black Card; CITB SMSTS; NEBOSH; EUSR Water Hygiene.
• Medium-risk confined space qualification/experience.
• Commitment to ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Supervising construction activities across multiple project phases, from compound construction through to excavation, tunnelling and commissioning of potable water assets.
• Reviewing and verifying construction drawings, specifications and contractor submissions.
• Monitoring contractor activities and maintaining detailed site records, inspection reports and progress documentation.
• Challenging and escalating non-compliant or unsuitable construction practices.
• Providing independent assurance to the client.
• Overseeing health, safety and environmental compliance, including medium-risk confined space activities.

Skills

Construction supervision

Site supervision

Tunnelling experience

Water industry experience

CPD commitment

Education

MCIOB, MICE, MIMechM or equivalent

CSCS White or Black Card

CITB SMSTS

NEBOSH

TSTS

C&G 6151

EUSR Water Hygiene

Job description

Monday–Friday | 50-hour week | Weekend flexibility required

Are you an experienced Construction Supervisor / Clerk of Works with a strong background in tunnelling and water infrastructure?

I’m working with a specialist engineering company delivering high-risk, technically complex infrastructure projects. The business provides end-to-end engineering expertise across civil, structural, and geotechnical disciplines, taking ownership of some of the industry's most challenging frontline engineering problems.

My client is acting as the Independent Technical Authority (ITA) on major infrastructure programme to upgrade miles of old tunnels.

The Role

As Construction Supervisor, you will provide independent construction supervision and assurance, ensuring works are delivered safely and in accordance with design, quality and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising construction activities across multiple project phases, from compound construction through to excavation, tunnelling and commissioning of potable water assets
• Reviewing and verifying construction drawings, specifications and contractor submissions
• Monitoring contractor activities and maintaining detailed site records, inspection reports and progress documentation
• Challenging and escalating non-compliant or unsuitable construction practices
• Providing independent assurance to the client
• Overseeing health, safety and environmental compliance, including medium-risk confined space activities
• Carrying out regular site inspections, verification checks and quality assurance activities
• Liaising with contractors, project stakeholders and the Principal Construction Supervisor
• Ensuring works comply with relevant water industry standards, client requirements and legislation
• Maintaining accurate and auditable project documentation throughout the construction lifecycle
• Supporting the successful delivery of critical potable water infrastructure

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with:

• 10–15 years’ relevant construction experience
• Significant tunnelling experience within the water industry
• Experience of commissioning potable water assets
• Demonstrable commercial construction experience
• Professional qualification/membership such as MCIOB, MICE, MIMechM or equivalent
• CSCS White or Black Card
• CITB SMSTS
• NEBOSH
• TSTS
• C&G 6151
• EUSR Water Hygiene
• Qualification/experience working within medium-risk confined space environments
• A commitment to ongoing CPD

Location & Working Pattern

The initial project site is based in just north of Manchester.

The role is site-based, working approximately 50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility to work weekends when required to observe critical construction activities.

Why This Project?

This is an opportunity to work on one of the UK's most significant water infrastructure programmes, providing genuine frontline engineering and construction assurance on a project involving large-scale excavation, tunnelling and critical potable water infrastructure.

If you have the tunnelling, water infrastructure and site supervision experience required and would like to discuss the opportunity in more detail, please get in touch.