Are you an experienced Clerk of Works looking for a new challenge?

An opportunity has arisen for a Clerk of Works with experience in highway improvement projects join the busy Staffordshire County Council/Amey partnership, which has recently secured an additional five extension to 2029 and significant additional funding.

As part of Amey Consulting, the Staffordshire Design Hub (SDH) are a diverse team that provides design and other support services to Staffordshire County Council (SCC) and developers across the whole of the County through our successful and well-established Infrastructure+ Partnership contract with the Council.

• To carry out the Clerk of Works role in accordance with the NEC form of contract.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with CDM 2015
• Have knowledge of the construction of highway improvement projects and in particular the Specification for Highway Works.
• To carry out site visits to solve any construction issues with the contractor and ensure that the work is being constructed safely, to the required standards and in accordance with the work programme.
• To carry out site inspections and issue approvals in accordance with contract instructions
• Provide any technical support to the as necessary to the Project Manager
• Ensure that records of all work carried out and ‘as built’ details can be provided
• Attend the tool box talks and safety briefings, ensuring PPE is adhered to correctly and carry out safety and environmental inspections in accordance with the contract requirements
• Provide support to the head office design team when required
• Mentor employee and apprentices as required

We want to hear from you if:

• You have experience working in a highway construction environment, preferably as a Clerk Works, Highways Inspector or NEC Supervisor.
• A recognised qualification in Highway or Civil Engineering is preferred but not essential.
• A full driving license as a vehicle will be provided for business use only
• CDM 2015 awareness
• Experience of the NEC Form of Contract (Options A, C and E)
• Experience of highways construction work and the ‘White Book’ Specification for Highway Works
• Competent user of Microsoft Office
• Understand client business, requirements, service needs and aspirations
• Good liaison and interpersonal skills
• Team management skills
• Customer relationship skills
• Commercial awareness
• Basic programming and planning of sequence of works awareness.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Availability to work at Nights and Weekends if requested.
• Self-motivated and proactive in delivering solutions
• Previous experience of Highways contracts
• Experience of highways construction work and the ‘White Book’ Specification for Highway Works
• Experience of performance monitoring and continuous improvement
• Experience of Chapter 8 and Traffic Management
• Awareness of Tool Box Talks and the ability to deliver effectively to a diverse team
• Personal Highways Safety
• Site Management Safety Training.

In return:

Our rewards make us feel valued here at Amey Consulting. If you’re happy, you’ll think better. It’s a simple formula but one that puts your well-being as a top priority, that’s why we’ve worked hard to build a reward and benefits program that puts you first, including;

• Flexible hybrid working between home and a modern office based in Stafford
• Competitive salary
• Exceptional development and progression plan including an assigned mentor to support with obtaining Professional qualification if required
• Paid Professional Membership with an accredited Engineering Council
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Additional Leave Purchase Scheme
• Amey Rewards Portal including healthcare, dental and childcare vouchers

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

At Amey Consulting, we understand that engineering disciplines are varied and a similar skill set is required for many roles. If you are interested in progressing your career at Amey and feel you have the correct transferable skill set, but perhaps don’t fit all the criteria above, please get in touch at michael.smith10@amey

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!