The Clerk of Works will support the safe, efficient, and quality delivery of High Voltage (HV) construction and refurbishment projects across the local DNO's electricity network from 11kV - 132kV. The role ensures that all works undertaken by contractors comply with their specifications, engineering standards, and statutory requirements — while providing cost, progress, and quality assurance input to project teams. This position acts as the on-site eyes and ears of the project delivery and commercial teams, ensuring that assets are delivered safely, to specification, on time, and within budget. Key Responsibilities * Site Supervision and Quality Assurance * Undertake regular site inspections to verify that construction and installation activities comply with engineering specifications, drawings, and safety standards. * Record and report workmanship, material quality, and compliance against contractual obligations. * Identify and escalate defects, deviations, or unsafe practices to project teams. * Ensure all assets are installed to the correct standards before acceptance and energisation. * Commercial and Quantity Surveying Support * Assist in validating contractor measurements, quantities, and valuations for payment purposes. * Review and confirm that works completed align with project milestones and contractual claims. * Support project managers in maintaining accurate financial forecasts and cost records. * Contribute to the preparation and review of compensation events and contract variations. * Project Delivery and Coordination * Support the Project Manager in managing multiple projects across the network (including 132kV/33kV and 11kV schemes). * Maintain daily and weekly site diaries, photographic records, and quality documentation. * Participate in RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Actions, Issues, Dependencies, Decisions) reviews to ensure full visibility of project delivery performance. * Liaise with designers, engineers, contractors, and operational teams to facilitate smooth handover to business-as-usual. * Safety and Environmental Compliance * Promote and enforce “Safety First” culture on all sites. * Ensure CDM and environmental requirements are understood and adhered to. * Participate in safety audits, toolbox talks, and site reviews. * Assurance and Reporting * Produce professional site reports summarising progress, quality, and key risks. * Provide evidence-based assurance that engineering directives and standards have been met. * Support post-project reviews to identify lessons learned and continuous improvement opportunities. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required * Experience within electrical infrastructure, utilities, or civil engineering environments desirable. * Understanding of DNO engineering standards, specifications, and safety procedures desirable. * Working knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial management principles. * Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications. * Competent in cost verification, progress measurement, and assurance reporting. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. * Strong safety awareness and understanding of CDM Regulations