Applicants should hold formal training in Civil Engineering and/or building construction disciplines and possess a valid CSCS accreditation. NRSWA accreditation, experience with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), and knowledge of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works would be beneficial.

What You'll Bring

• Experience working in a Highways Supervisor, Site Supervisor, or Clerk of Works capacity.
• Strong knowledge of highway construction methods, specifications, and standards.
• Experience overseeing contractors and managing quality assurance processes on site.
• Ability to build productive relationships with contractors, developers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Good analytical, organizational, and record-keeping skills.
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications and site reporting.
• Commitment to health and safety, quality, equality, and excellent customer service.

Why Join Us?

At Newham, you'll be part of a forward-thinking organization that is investing in its infrastructure and committed to delivering excellent services for residents. You'll join a supportive team, work on high-profile projects, and have opportunities to develop your professional skills and career.

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity, or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than two A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

We practice anonymized recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found at Cifas.

About Us

The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with bus, tube, and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens, it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport, which serves major European cities, is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park, including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London, which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford, which has all the major retailers there.