19th June 2014, 01:10 PM
The Archaeological Clerk of Works (in this case supplied by their environmental consultants AECOM) is there to represent the Main Contractor in their dealings with the archaeological subcontractor, in order to ensure that (a) the archaeologists aren't taking the p**s, (b) to ensure liason between the two parties during construction works, and © to present the perception to everyone (rightly or wrongly) that as much archaeological work is being prevented as possible by the main contractor by having 'their man' running the show. Oh, and (d) to give hilariously misquoted interviews to the press }
I'd be guessing in the case of the current example that the landowner is the Highways Agency (ie HM Government) since they acquired all the land via CPOs?
I'd be guessing in the case of the current example that the landowner is the Highways Agency (ie HM Government) since they acquired all the land via CPOs?