Opportunity: Senior Clerk of Works
Location: Greater Manchester
Rate: Negotiable and Competitive
Duration: 6 months +
IR35: Inside
We are seeking an experienced Senior Clerk of Works to carry out planned and reactive inspections of civil engineering and highways projects in the Greater Manchester area.
Responsibilities:
- Carry out planned and reactive site inspections on civil engineering and highways projects.
- Ensure works are compliant with approved technical designs, specifications, and industry standards.
- Monitor site activities to ensure health, safety, and environmental regulations are being adhered to at all times.
- Provide quality assurance across infrastructure projects, identifying and addressing defects where necessary.
- Advise contractors and project teams using extensive knowledge of construction techniques, standards, and best practice.
- Maintain accurate site records including diaries, reports, and photographic evidence.
- Report regularly to the Project Manager/Engineer on progress, risks, and issues.
- Support the NEC Project Manager with contractual assessments, including Compensation Events.
- Inspect works delivered under Section 38 and Section 278 agreements, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
- Collaborate with design teams and mentor junior staff, supporting their development and on-site confidence.
- Represent the client professionally when engaging with contractors, stakeholders, and the public.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 10 years’ site-based civil engineering experience, including at least 5 years as a Clerk of Works.
- Qualified Clerk of Works / Civil Engineering Inspector.
- Strong knowledge of Specification for Highway Works (SHW), Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW), and Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB).
- Detailed understanding of relevant legislation including CDM Regulations 2015 and Health & Safety regulations.
- Experience working with NEC4 Engineering & Construction Contract (ECC) and strong commercial awareness.
- Proven ability to work independently and make decisions in a high-pressure site environment.
- Experience inspecting highways works, including developer-led schemes (S38/S278).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Full UK driving licence.