Overview
Full Time, permanent role based in Maidenhead, Berkshire. Posted 24 hours ago. Salary £39,526 - £43,613 per year. Closes: 29 March 2026.
* Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
* Employment: Full Time, Permanent
* Salary: £39,526 - £43,613 per year
* Closing date: 29 March 2026
About Us
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority – takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthus iatic Highways Clerk of Works to join our team.
The Role
Reporting to the Infrastructure Planning Manager, this role will lead on site-based quality inspections for all RBWM highway contracts and oversee private estate development and highway improvement schemes (Section 38 and Section 278), ensuring they meet RBWM and national standards.
Your Role Will Involve
* Manage the highway capital and revenue programmes, ensuring that maintenance, improvement projects, and reactive works are delivered in a cost-effective manner and provide best value to the Council.
* Provide strategic oversight of expenditure to secure best value for residents and the Council, while fostering effective partnerships with colleagues, agencies and contractors throughout all stages of scheme development – from the outset of each works package through to completion.
* Challenge specifications, workmanship, and costs at all stages to ensure transparency and secure best value.
* Lead the review and delivery of the Section 38 and Section 278 agreement process – from design review and Heads of Terms to Section 210 calculations and technical approval of estate road designs.
* Work closely with Highways Development Control and specialist advisors to ensure developers deliver works that meet current standards and guidance. Take action to ensure construction is acceptable, adoptable, and supports the long-term quality of the highway network.
What We Are Looking For
* Educated to HNC or equivalent level or demonstrable experience equal to that level.
* Qualified project or programme manager (or equivalent), with a strong record in account management, work programming, dispute resolution and highways delivery.
* A CSCS card (Highways Works Skilled Worker or equivalent) and a Street Works Supervisor (NRSWA) card will be required for site access and for supervising works on the adopted highway.
* Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
* A proactive, enthusiastic self-starter who works well independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer
* 32 days annual leave
* Flexible working including a hybrid pattern for a better work-life balance.
* Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times annual salary) and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme.
* Free employee parking close to the offices.
* Give As You Earn Scheme.
* Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
* Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
* Access to discounts and deals with retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
* RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.
If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces, or have been part of any formal case system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.
If you wish to discuss this position informally, please contact Angela Clack, Infrastructure Planning Manager, at angela.clack@RBWM.gov.uk.
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