Site Technician/Clerk of Works

About The Role
Site Technicians/Clerk of Works Wanted – Join Our Highways Team!
Helping shape the future of Manchester’s roads.
Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: 2 x Full-Time, Permanent
Additional Payments: Casual Car Allowance
Closing Date: 13 May 2026
Closing time: 11.59pm
Interview Method: Face to Face
Legal Right to Work: Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
This role is subject to -
2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.
Driving Licence – The successful candidate should ideally hold a full clean driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to council regulations.
OR
Casual Car Documentation - The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.
The Planned Maintenance team are responsible for the design and delivery of MCC’s annual £20m+ planned maintenance programme, covering around 450 sites across the city. From resurfacing and reconstruction to innovative preventative treatments, we keep Manchester moving.
You’ll bring deep knowledge of materials, site operations and highway maintenance techniques, ensuring our work is safe, efficient and high-quality.
What You’ll Do
As a Site Technician/Clerk of Works, you’ll be the eyes and ears on the ground, responsible for:
Assessing sites for future programme inclusion
Supervising contractors daily to uphold safety and quality
Managing day-to-day site issues as they arise
Investigating complaints linked to works
Keeping accurate site records and reporting progress
Inspecting completed works and identifying any remedial needs
Collaborating with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders to support smooth programme delivery
For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Graham Price.
About the Candidate
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven, hands-on experience in Highway Construction and Maintenance.
Awareness of carriageway & footway resurfacing and preventative treatments (Micro Surfacing / Slurry Seal / Surface Dressing), with enthusiasm to learn more
Understanding of permits, public notices and general highway works processes
Ability to read or create simple drawings or marked up plans
Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the city
Desirable
Understanding of Greater Manchester network operations (TfGM, UTC)
ONC/HNC in Highway or Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
Recognised CAD qualification — or a willingness to work towards one.
You’ll be a confident communicator who listens, understands and acts. You’ll also bring:
Strong analytical skills — able to interpret moderately complex information and design drawings
Excellent organisational ability — managing several tasks and prioritising effectively
Smart decision-making — logical, calm, and able to escalate when needed
Solid IT capability — comfortable recording and presenting data through digital tools
Creative problem-solving skills — always seeking smarter, better solutions
✅ If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality highways work
✅ If you thrive outdoors, on site, and in a fast-paced environment
✅ And if you want to help keep Manchester’s roads safe and reliable…
We want to hear from you. Apply today!
About Us
We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.
Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.
Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:
We take time to listen and understand
We work together and trust each other
We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
We’re proud and passionate about Manchester
Benefits we offer
Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
A buzzing pension - You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.
Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council
At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.
Support During the Process
Interview Adjustments: Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
Accessible Formats: Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the "Accessibility tools" button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text-to-speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone.
Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirements for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:
Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
Current or former care leavers
Have a disability or long-term condition
When You Join Us
We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:
A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability-friendly.
What we will need from you if you're successful
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.
Pre-Employment Checks
If you are successful in securing a position with us, the pre-employment checks required will depend on the role you’ve applied for, see the top of the advert for details.
These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.
Other relevant information
We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.
For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
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