Clerk of Works Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Stevenage, England (Job ID 46510)

Description

Are you an experienced Clerk of Works for highway improvement schemes looking for a new challenge? Can you use your first-rate technical skills to assist Tetra Tech in a new and exciting relationship with Hertfordshire County Council (HCC)?  If so, we would like to hear from you,

HCC has recently awarded Tetra Tech in partnership with co-consultant partners Jacobs and Tony Gee and Partners, their Professional Services Contract (PSC) for the delivery of Highways and Transport Professional Services. The PSC is a long-term contract and requires a close working partnership within the Council's overall Highways ‘One Service'.  Within the PSC, Tetra Tech is responsible for the Development Management Implementation (DMI) Service function and to provide support to other service areas within the One Service.  The DMI Team currently responsible for the service delivery is circa 20 staff members.

Tetra Tech is seeking a Highways Engineer with significant experience of Highway improvement projects to act as an Interim Clerk of Works for the Highway Authority and be a key member of the DMI team. You will be assisting in the delivery of developer led schemes, which are designed in accordance with Section 278 and Section 38 Agreements. You will be responsible for the management and monitoring of works carried out on site by the developer's contractor and be required to inspect the workmanship, quality, and safety of construction activities on sites and ensure that work is carried out to the correct specifications, adhering to legal, safety, and environmental standards.

The successful candidate will have the ability if desired to follow a flexible working from home arrangement, although it is expected that he/she will be required to carry out site visits and meetings across the county on a regular basis and attend the HCC Highways office in Stevenage as and when required. 

Requirements:

For this key role we require candidates to have:

·       Experience of undertaking a Clerk of Works role in accordance with the NEC form of contract.

·       Have knowledge of the construction of highway improvement projects and in particular the Specification for Highway Works.

·       Knowledge of relevant legislation – Highways Act 1980, New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991 and Traffic Management Act 2004

·       The proven ability to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders

·       Carried out duties to meet Health and Safety regulations, including CDM regulations on site and to monitor and instruct contractors/constructors on Health and Safety and Employment Practices

·       A full valid UK driving licence.

Preferred Qualifications:

·       A recognised qualification in Highway or Civil Engineering

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.

At Tetra Tech, we provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits. 

For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratecheurope.com. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter on the Careers section of our website.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity / shared parental leave.

We are very happy to discuss flexible working for this role, including the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours.  We can offer a range of solutions to help you to get the most out of your work / life balance.

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