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.

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate your experience as a competent Highways/Civil Engineer, with experience of the on-site delivery of section 38 and 278 agreements, capable of working autonomously and possessing strong technical and engineering acumen. You will need to be personable and professional, with a proven track record of providing robust technical solutions to complex engineering problems. You will bring your problem-solving skills and customer-focused nature to a talented team delivering a crucial service.

We want you to be proactive and committed to your professional development within civil engineering and, more specifically, highways development management.

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.

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: 5th September 2025

Interview Date: 17th September 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 be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.  Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.  

Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.