An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced S38 Clerk of Works to come and join a busy client in the Manchester area. This opportunity is outside IR35. The main duties of the S38 Clerk of Works are: Oversee the full lifecycle of S38 agreements from initial planning applications through technical approval, site inspections, and final adoption. Assess and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and construction details submitted by developers. Regularly visit development sites to monitor construction works and ensure compliance with approved designs and standards. Act as the key point of contact between the local authority, developers, consultants, utility providers, and legal teams. Coordinate the adoption process, including issuing provisional and final certificates, ensuring necessary legal, financial, and maintenance requirements are met. Ensure that all works comply with current highway design standards (e.g. DMRB, Manual for Streets), local guidance, and health & safety regulations. Maintain accurate records, including site reports, technical approvals, correspondence, and legal documents. Contribute to the development and review of policies, procedures, and technical standards related to highways adoption. Monitor and manage performance bonds, commuted sums, and developer contributions where applicable. For a full description and further information on the role, please call Harriet Simmonds at Carrington West on (phone number removed). FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 40+ years' experience in this market. Please call Harriet at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent please email.
