Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade G SCP 23 £34,434 - SCP 28 £39,152
Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Base Location: Tame Street Depot
Assessment Date: To be arranged
The Role
We have an excellent opportunity for a Clerk of Works. The post is a full term contract where you will be carrying out supervision and inspect works on a diverse range of engineering and construction projects. This involves principally site-based work but also involves some office work.
You will be responsible for ensuring the works are constructed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, standards and statutory requirements, through to the completion of the works and the subsequent satisfactory completion of any defects. You will need to maintain accurate, detailed and well organised records of all matters affecting progress.
About You
Experience in the construction supervision of highways, street lighting and electrical engineering works is essential, together with knowledge of appropriate legislation. The ability to write clear and concise reports is also essential.
A flexible attitude is required, as works are carried out to critical deadlines and this may involve occasional evening and weekend work. Educational qualifications are not as important as experience, ability and aptitude. A full valid current Driving Licence is essential.
You must demonstrate a flexible approach to workloads, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work well as part of a team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and well organised person to join our hard working and committed team.
About Us
Come shape the future of Tameside with us!
Message from Julian Jackson, Director of Housing, Environment & Estates at Tameside Council.
“Since joining Team Tameside in September 2022, I’ve been proud to work alongside a hardworking and passionate team that’s making a real difference to our borough.
“Our Place Directorate is at the heart of shaping Tameside, covering everything from planning and highways to parks, culture, arts, environmental services, and facilities management. Whether it’s keeping our streets clean, improving green spaces, or driving forward exciting regeneration projects, our work makes a direct impact on the lives of residents and businesses every day.
‘’We’ve already delivered some amazing projects, like Ashton Old Baths, and are currently working on master plans for our town centres in Stalybridge, Hyde, with projects like Ashton Mayoral Development Zone, and Godley Green Garden Village also set to create new homes, jobs and commercial spaces. But it’s not just about developments, day to day it’s about making sure our core services are modern, efficient, and able to support thriving communities and safeguard our heritage buildings and assets for the future.
To do that, we need passionate people to join us. If you want to be part of a team that’s driving real change, improving local services, and shaping the future of Tameside, we’d love to have you on board.
Come and be part of something great. Let’s build the future of Tameside together!’’
This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here
For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager via [email protected]
