Project Details
The main responsibility of a Clerk of Workswill be to undertake regular inspections of construction work, such as residential developments to monitor progress and quality, verifying compliance with contractual drawings.
Projects will largely be new build and refurbishment projects and there is strong emphasis within this role towards projects in the residential sector.
The business deals projects nationwide but are specifically looking to hire a Clerk of Works who can manage sites around Bedford, Bedfordshire area.
The hiring company is looking for candidates to carry out the role on a permanent PAYE basis only.
Driving license for this role is essential.
Responsibilities and Duties
The Clerk of Works duties and responsibilities will involve:
1. Overseeing residential building works for allocated sites to ensure quality, safety, and timely completion of project deliverables.
2. Making sure assurance requirements are met based on regulatory compliance and the employer’s requirements.
3. Completing inspections to record any defects identified throughout construction which become apparent after completion of works. Ensure these are communicated and escalated to the appropriate person as identified within the contract.
4. You will keep yourself up to date with building regulations and compliance.
5. You will demonstrate a good understanding of the building and housing industry, have a basic technical and construction awareness and competence, and be able to show a good working knowledge of materials, trades, methods, and legal requirements.
6. You will have to prepare written reports to a high standard and submit in timely way.
7. You will organise snagging and end of defect inspections with the client.
Desired Skills and Experience
8. Knowledgeable construction professional with experience in a similar role previously. This could include Clerk or Works, Employers Agent, Site Inspector, Quality Control Inspector, Building Control / Warranty Inspector or Site Manager
9. Relevant commercial experience preferably with a contracting organisation
10. Previous experience of inspecting residential projects
11. Experience of writing professional reports to a high standard
12. Good understanding of the industry best practices, processes, and standards
13. Good up to date technical knowledge and the ability to read construction drawings
14. Having an organised and methodical approach to work
15. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
16. Ability to work under pressure and calm and professional manner
17. IT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Word and Outlook
18. Driving license
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
Clerk of Works ICWIC accredited / accreditation is highly desirable
A formal qualification in construction, engineering or project management would be advantageous
Employing Company Overview and Profile
The successful Clerk of Works candidate will join an established and growing cost consultancy and project management Chartered Quantity Surveying practice with offices in Leicestershire and Nottingham.
Operating in counties including Bedfordshire, Leicestershire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex and Kent, they are growing fast and have a full order book of social housing, housing, student accommodation, healthcare and other building related work to undertake for clients for years to come.
They are a sociable office who work closely together and have a collaborative working environment and are fully focussed on supporting employees with career development, further education, training and professional memberships.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
Circa £36k - £40k Basic salary
19. Pension
20. Business mileage paid
21. Company Vehicle
22. iPhone
23. Laptop