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Based at: North Bridge Depot
Salary details: Grade 8, £34 434 - £38 221 (Pay Award Pending)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week
Closing date: 29 June 2026
An exciting opportunity to make a real impact on our roads and communities
The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Clerk of Works -Highways Asset Maintenance
This exiting role sits within the Highway Asset Maintenance team, which is a small hardworking team responsible for commissioning and managing the council’s capital highway maintenance programmes. The team follow a strong highway asset management approach and develop programmes for a range of preventative surface treatments alongside more conventional structural resurfacing methods.
We are looking for a motivated and skilled individual to join our team as a Clerk of Works, playing an important and hands‑on role in delivering the council’s preventative surface treatment programmes.
This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are the same. You’ll be involved from the very start of the process right through to final delivery, taking ownership of:
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Site selection and preparation
- Project planning and coordination
- On-site contractor monitoring
- Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard
As a key member of the team, you will help us improve and protect the condition of the network, ensuring our roads remain safe and reliable for residents, businesses, and visitors.
Who we’re looking for
We want someone who brings both technical knowledge and enthusiasm to the role. Ideally, you will have:
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Experience in preventative surface treatments
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A proactive, organised approach
- The ability to manage your own workload effectively
- A commitment to high-quality service delivery
If you’re hardworking, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team that genuinely makes a difference to the local community, we’d love to hear from you.
In return for your contribution, we offer:
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Competitive leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Wellbeing support and staff networks
- Development and training opportunities
- Staff discounts and benefits schemes
- More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.
For further details or an informal chat please do not hesitate to contact: Ellis Meek – Senior Engineer: Tel: 01302 735061,
[email protected]
Shortlisting: wc 29th June
Interviews wc 6th July
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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.
