A client within the Public Sector based in South Yorkshire is currently recruiting for a Highways Clerk of Works to join their Highways Asset Management Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, permanent position with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a highways maintenance environment.
The Role
Key purpose of the role:
To support the project management and delivery of highway surface treatment programmes and associated maintenance works, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, industry standards, and asset management principles.
Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Assisting in the delivery and management of highway surface treatment contracts and developing associated works programmes
• Delivering projects on time and within budget from the approved annual highways maintenance programme
• Undertaking feasibility studies and site inspections, identifying suitable treatment types and quantifying materials and costs
• Administering contracts including arranging pre-start and progress meetings, maintaining CDM documentation, and raising Streetworks permits
• Monitoring contractors on site, carrying out workmanship checks and ensuring compliance with legislation and standards
The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require:
• A Level 3 qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline OR significant experience in highways maintenance
• Strong technical knowledge of surface treatments such as Surface Dressing, Micro Asphalt and Footway Slurry
• A valid UK manual driving licence
The below skills and experience would be beneficial for the role:
• Experience monitoring contractors and undertaking site inspections
• Knowledge of Highways Asset Management and lifecycle planning
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations
• Experience using Microsoft Office, AutoCAD and GIS mapping systems
• Experience liaising with residents, elected members, statutory undertakers and contractors
The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £33,708 annum.
How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to (url removed) or call Amelia at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed) to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.
Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period