Clerk of Works

Warrington Borough Council; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Warrington Borough Council seeks an experienced Clerk of Works to oversee construction compliance and site supervision for highway projects. The role requires strong highways experience and excellent communication skills. Enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

26 days annual holiday

Access to benefits package

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Uniform/safety equipment

Qualifications

• Experience in highways construction and compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with construction specifications.
• Provide site supervision for highway construction.

Skills

Highways experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Warrington is one of the most successful towns in the country, regularly being ranked as one of the best places in the UK for economic performance and quality of life for its residents. It has a recently adopted Local Plan which will deliver an average of 816 new homes per year until 2038. The Council is also supporting its economic growth by aiming to provide 168 hectares of employment land.

With Warrington’s economic success, regeneration and growth we need an experienced Clerk of Works to assist with the technical design and approval of all new developments and also to provide site supervision to manage day-to-day construction activities.

The role

The Clerk of Works primary function will be ensuring compliance to the specification of construction of highways that will become maintainable at public expense. The role will also support site supervision activities of major and minor schemes promoted through the council’s capital investment in highway infrastructure.

What's needed?

It will be necessary for the post holder to have Highways experience and a driving licence as travel around the borough is an essential requirement of the position. The post holder will be a key contact for numerous stakeholders within the borough and as such will need to have excellent interpersonal and communication skills whilst maintaining professional standards and creating good working relationships between the Council and external bodies

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Uniform/safety equipment

Key Dates & Further Information

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Tom Cowie on 01925 443248 or by email .

It is anticipated that shortlisting will take place in June 2025 with interviews scheduled for July.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer

Warrington Borough Council Offices, 1 Time Square, Warrington, WA1 2NT