Senior Clerks of Work

Salford Council; Swinton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Hybrid/flexible working

Excellent pension scheme

Job summary

Salford Council is looking for a qualified Clerk of Works/Civils Inspector to take a key role in quality assurance for ongoing highways projects in Salford. Your expertise will ensure the successful delivery of critical schemes, aligning with Salford’s vision for an integrated transport system with the Greater Manchester network.

This role offers an extensive pipeline of work, professional development opportunities, and a competitive package including a strong pension scheme and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Extensive site-based experience of Civil Engineering construction as a Clerk of Works.
• Detailed knowledge of the Specification for Highway Works.
• Excellent understanding of construction health and safety law.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality assurance on Highway construction projects in Salford.
• Monitor, inspect and oversee works on site.
• Ensure compliance to technical specifications of Highway works.

Skills

Quality assurance

Civil engineering

Communication skills

Health and safety knowledge

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Clerk of Works/Civils Inspector

Job description

Take the next step in your leadership career in a city that’s being transformed by civil engineering.

You will take on the key role of quality assurance for the huge number and variety of ongoing and upcoming highways projects in Salford. Your expertise in carrying out planned and reactive inspections will help ensure the successful delivery of key schemes.

This remit will give you an important part to play in achieving Salford’s vision for a truly integrated transport system within our city, linking seamlessly into the wider Greater Manchester network. Through the scale and diversity of projects, you will continue to grow as a technical professional.

Why join us in Highway Design?

• Large in‑house technical team (30+ colleagues) with strong capabilities and wide‑ranging experience.
• Extensive pipeline of work with a wide range of projects to make your mark on.
• The opportunity to see projects all the way through the lifecycle.
• Strong focus on professional development, with formal links to the ICE.
• Dedicated leadership and digital skills development programmes, tools and eLearning. AI innovation.
• Hybrid/flexible working.
• Competitive package, including excellent pension.

Your role

• Provide quality assurance on Highway construction projects in Salford.
• Monitor, inspect and oversee works on site on behalf of the Highway Design Team.
• Meet with other members of the Highway Design team on site to jointly inspect the works.
• Ensure compliance to the technical specification of major and minor Highway works delivered by both the in‑house design team and external developers.
• Assist in the effective delivery of the Highways Capital Programme.
• Assist the NEC Project Manager in making contractual assessments and decisions, such as on the value of Compensation Events.
• Provide a high‑level of technical expertise to advise/inform/control contractors’ operations.
• Ensure that works are being carried out safely in line with legislative requirements and best practice.
• Record site progress to inform accurate monitoring of programme and budget.
• Support, advise and mentor Highway Design team staff.
• Represent Salford City Council to a high standard in negotiations and discussions with key stakeholders, such as local businesses and Transport for Greater Manchester.

Your profile

• Qualified Clerk of Works/Civils Inspector.
• Extensive site‑based experience of Civil Engineering construction with a proven record as a Clerk of Works.
• Ability to work independently across multiple site locations in an organised and effective manner.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current design standards, guidance and best construction practice.
• Detailed knowledge of the Specification for Highway Works (SHW), Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW), Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), along with the relevant British Standards, Local Transport Notes, Approved Codes of Practice and industry guidance.
• Excellent understanding of construction health and safety law, safe systems of work and approved methodologies and other applicable legislation.
• Ability to work in a high‑pressure construction site environment, with confidence in making difficult decisions with financial implications.
• Commercial awareness including detailed knowledge of the NEC4 Engineering & Construction Contract (ECC).
• Full UK driving licence.