A Clerk of Works is required to work for a successful QS and PM Consultancy. You will be based from home and will be responsible for inspecting and reporting on sites in the South of the UK, including Essex, Kent, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out site inspections across multiple projects, largely within the residential sector, and providing a short report.
The hiring company is looking for a knowledgeable construction professional familiar with construction technology and modern methods of construction, to inspect sites across the southern region of the UK.
The hiring company is looking for candidates to carry out the role on a permanent PAYE basis only.
Projects will largely be new build and refurbishment projects, with a strong emphasis on the residential sector.
The business deals with projects nationwide but is specifically looking to hire a Clerk of Works who can manage sites in the Southern region. You will work alongside 4 Clerk of Works, who will share sites depending on location and capacity.
Responsibilities and Duties
* Regular site visits – based largely in the south of the UK (including, but not exclusive to Essex, Kent, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire)
* Inspecting contractors' work based on specifications, plans, building regulations, etc.
* Report writing – This includes the uploading of photos.
* Identifying and reporting defects.
* Client-facing responsibilities to a demanding client.
Desired Skills and Experience
* Knowledgeable construction professional with experience in a similar role previously. This could include clerk of works, building control/warranty inspector, or site manager.
* Ideally, you will have previous experience in the residential sector.
* Good knowledge of building regulations and the ability to read construction drawings.
* Report writing skills (You may be asked to provide evidence of this as part of the interview process).
* Strong client-facing skills are required to fulfil this role, and previous demonstrable experience of this would be advantageous.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
* CSCS Card or similar.
* A formal qualification in construction, engineering, or project management would be advantageous, but is not essential.
Employing Company Overview and Profile
The hiring company is a successful, busy Chartered QS and PM practice based in the South of Leicester, just off the A6. They have an enviable order book for the foreseeable future and have experienced impressive growth in the last 12-18 months, rising from 7 to 21 members of staff. Their portfolio of clients and projects has been largely unaffected by the Covid-19 restrictions.
They are a sociable office that works closely together and has a collaborative working environment, fully focused on supporting employees with career development, further education, training, and professional memberships.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
+ Pension
+ Business mileage paid on travel (12p per mile)
+ Company Vehicle
+ Phone
+ Laptop
Daria Tkach is our specialist consultant managing this position.
0800 689 4841
(Office hours 8.30 am to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday)
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