We are looking for Senior Clerk of Works in the Highway & Developer Infrastructure Team at Bedford Borough Council. You will work within the team to check that all S38 and S278 developer-led projects are suitably delivered on site. Key responsibilities will include site inspections, reviewing the material specification and tests, liaison with the contractors and developers and reporting back to the Senior Engineer/Team Leader.

You will be joining an engaging and supportive team, whilst working for an employer who is committed to supporting people, enhancing places, and empowering communities.

The successful candidate will have:

· Membership of a professional body, such as ICE, IHE or CIHT;

· Excellent experience in the inspection of highway works, including the construction of new housing estate roads;

· Excellent understanding of site health and safety requirements and the application of the CDM regulations;

· Confidence in highlighting defects and resolving conflicts in a pragmatic way;

· A full valid driving licence for the UK or be able to otherwise travel to sites around the Borough in an efficient manner.

The Council is committed to offering you a good work-life balance, which includes its flexitime and agile working arrangements, including working from home. There is a service to be delivered, but we don’t forget your home requirements or those precious personal moments, such as family gatherings or nativity plays.

We can also offer 27 days of annual leave (increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service) plus bank holidays, a competitive salary, market rate supplement, retention payment paid after 2 years and a generous pension scheme that will be completely unrivalled in the private sector.

Location: Hybrid / Bedford Borough Hall

Salary: £33,024per annum

+ £4,000 market rate supplement (subject to annual review)

+ £2,000 retention payment paid after 2 years’ service

How to apply
When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions.  The application questions require a yes/no response.  Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria.  An optional CV template is provided below.  

Closing Date: 20th June 2025

Interview Date(s): W/C 7th July 2025 

Please note:
The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:
· a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)
· a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Bedford Borough Council is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, Care Leavers Covenant and is a Disability Confident Employer. For more information please visit https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-work-us/working-culture-and-commitments