Salford City Council
Senior Clerk of Works (Highways)
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Employer
Salford City Council
Location
Salford, Greater Manchester (GB)
Salary
£50,269 – £53,460
Closing date
21 Aug 2026
Sector
Highways & transport jobs
Function
Civil Engineer
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Job Details
Take the next step in your leadership career in a city that’s being transformed by civil engineering.
You will take on a key role in quality assurance for the large number and variety of ongoing and upcoming highways projects in Salford. Your expertise in carrying out planned and reactive inspections will help ensure the successful delivery of key schemes.
This remit will give you an important part to play in achieving Salford’s vision for a truly integrated transport system within our city, linking seamlessly into the wider Greater Manchester network. Through the scale and diversity of projects, you will continue to grow as a technical professional.
Why join us in Highway Design?
- Large in-house technical team (30+ colleagues) with strong capabilities and wide-ranging experience.
- Extensive pipeline of work with a wide range of projects to make your mark on.
- The opportunity to see projects all the way through the lifecycle.
- Strong focus on professional development, with formal links to the ICE.
- Dedicated leadership and digital skills development programmes, tools and eLearning. AI innovation.
- Hybrid/flexible working.
- Competitive package, including excellent pension.
Your role
- Provide quality assurance on highway construction projects in Salford.
- Monitor, inspect and oversee works on site on behalf of the Highway Design Team.
- Meet with other members of the Highway Design team on site to jointly inspect the works.
- Ensure compliance with the technical specification of major and minor highway works delivered by both the in-house design team and external developers.
- Assist in the effective delivery of the Highways Capital Programme.
- Assist the NEC Project Manager in making contractual assessments and decisions, such as on the value of Compensation Events.
- Provide a high level of technical expertise to advise, inform and control contractors’ operations.
- Ensure that works are being carried out safely in line with legislative requirements and best practice.
- Record site progress to inform accurate monitoring of programme and budget.
- Support, advise and mentor Highway Design team staff.
- Represent Salford City Council to a high standard in negotiations and discussions with key stakeholders, such as local businesses and Transport for Greater Manchester.
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Your profile
- Qualified Clerk of Works/Civils Inspector.
- Extensive site-based experience of civil engineering construction, with a proven record as a Clerk of Works.
- Ability to work independently across multiple site locations in an organised and effective manner.
- Excellent communication skills at all levels.
- Comprehensive knowledge of current design standards, guidance and best construction practice.
- Detailed knowledge of the Specification for Highway Works (SHW), Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works (MCHW), Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), along with the relevant British Standards, Local Transport Notes, Approved Codes of Practice and industry guidance.
- Excellent understanding of construction health and safety law, safe systems of work, approved methodologies and other applicable legislation.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure construction site environment, with confidence in making difficult decisions with financial implications.
- Commercial awareness, including detailed knowledge of the NEC4 Engineering & Construction Contract (ECC).
- Full UK driving licence.
Company
Exciting new opportunities in Salford!
From new high-rises to highway improvements, revitalised waterways to greener spaces, Salford is being rebuilt. More people than ever before are choosing it as a place to live, work, invest and visit.
For you, this presents a major career opportunity. Joining Salford City Council’s Place Directorate is your chance to work at the heart of a transformational regeneration programme.
The size of our pipeline, and breadth of projects, means more potential to gain new experience and skills – and more opportunity to make an impact and add to your track record.
Help maximise the value of transport infrastructure
Salford has experienced rapid development and economic growth in recent years; it is home to a vibrant economy that is leading growth in Greater Manchester. Its population has grown at a rate unmatched elsewhere in the north of England.
Strong leadership and successful partnerships have helped to create an exciting future as a thriving cultural, economic, and residential location.
Our Place Directorate helps to shape a built environment that will underpin a brighter tomorrow. Transport infrastructure is central to our vision and strategies to improve connectivity, and support the sustainable growth of the city.
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Career development
We have a longstanding record of advancing the careers of our engineers, technical professionals and leaders. From formal training to e-learning to on-the-job mentoring, we ensure you have access to regular development opportunities.
Externally, our strong links to the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation help provide more well-rounded career development.
Rewards And Benefits
- GM Good Employment Charter: commitment to good employment principles, including secure work, fair pay, health, diversity, and inclusion.
- Pension: competitive Local Government Pension Scheme with tax savings. Additional savings are available through the Shared Cost AVC scheme.
- MyRewards: wide range of benefits, including lifestyle and wellbeing discounts.
- Leave & Leave Plus: 27 to 34 days’ leave (entitlement based on continuous service), plus bank holidays, with options to carry forward, bank, or purchase leave.
- Flexible/Hybrid working: different options can be discussed depending on the role and responsibilities.
- Cycle to Work: salary sacrifice bike scheme, plus on-site showers, lockers and racks.
- Car Club: access to low-emission fleet cars for council and personal use, with 62p per mile reimbursement for personal vehicle use.
- New Wheels: environmentally friendly car ownership via salary sacrifice, inclusive of maintenance, insurance, and tax.
- Family-related leave: parental, maternity, paternity, adoption, carers’ and compassionate leave.
Culture and inclusion
We are committed to developing a culture where everyone feels they can bring their whole self to work and is supported to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their background. There is a wide choice of Employee Network Groups and Peer Support Groups to join.
The Salford City Mayor’s Charter sets out a city-wide commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion. We:
- actively promote workforce equality and address discrimination, ensuring that sound policies and practices are in place
- provide opportunities for Salford’s diverse communities, ensuring recruitment and HR arrangements connect local residents to opportunities
- reinforce good practice around equality and diversity in our supply chain, and respect the diversity of Salford communities through responsible activity
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