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Clerk of Works / Overseeing Engineer

On-site in London·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 27 Oct)

Agency
Matchtech

620 open roles

Our summary

Salary
£350 a day
Work mode
On-site, London
Contract
Contract role, outside IR35, full-time hours

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • CSCS Card is required

The role

Our client, a specialist in the highways sector, is currently seeking a Clerk of Works / Overseeing Engineer to join their team on a contract basis.

What you'll do

  • Quality Assurance & Supervision: Perform daily inspections across the Section 278 highway scheme (Blocks 1-8), ensuring carriageway resurfacing, footway widening, tactile paving, and gully/drainage installations comply with engineering drawings.
  • Site Compliance: Verify site safety, NRSWA street works setup, and CDM 2015 standards on-site.
  • Reporting: Maintain and submit daily site progress logs, workforce counts, weather reports, and non-conformance records directly to the project manager.
  • Testing & Sign-Off: Witness material and compaction testing, concrete slump/cube tests, and drainage CCTV/pressure testing prior to surface adoption.

Job Requirements

  • Experience in highway engineering and construction
  • Strong knowledge of Section 278 schemes and related works
  • Understanding of quality assurance processes and standards
  • Proficiency in site inspection and reporting
  • Familiarity with site compliance, NRSWA, and CDM 2015 standards
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines

Contract Details

  • Contract Duration: 6 Months
  • Start Date: End of September
  • IR35 Status: Outside IR35
  • Working Hours: 40 hours per week

If you are a skilled Clerk of Works / Overseeing Engineer with experience in highway projects and are ready for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply now and become part of our client's dedicated team.

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