Highways Clerk of Works

A client within the Public Sector based in Gloucestershire is currently recruiting for a Clerk of Works to join their Highways Development Management team as soon as possible.

The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a highway development environment.

Key purpose of the role is to deliver the implementation of large-scale, strategic developer-funded highway schemes, ensuring compliance with the strategies and policies of the County Council.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Undertaking site-based quality inspections of new highway and transport infrastructure construction.


• Validating compliance with approved drawings, specifications, best practices, and programme requirements.


• Ensuring all materials used meet Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) testing requirements.


• Preparing and assisting in the management and monitoring of works programmes.


• Providing timely and accurate advice to County Councillors, District Members, Parish Councils, and the general public on all highway-related matters.

To be considered for this role, you will require:

• HNC in Civil Engineering or a relevant subject, or equivalent knowledge, abilities, and skills.


• Substantial experience in new development construction standards and on-site construction operations.


• Knowledge of road construction materials testing procedures and ability to interpret technical information from engineering plans.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Experience of Section 278, 38, and 106 Agreements.


• Knowledge of NEC contracts and local government practices.


• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £48 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx.

£38 per hour PAYE).

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to amy.dhawan@servicecare.org.uk or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

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.