Building Clerk of Works

Clerks Of Works Inspector Services Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Building Clerk of Works to oversee diverse projects across Yorkshire. This role offers the chance to ensure high standards of workmanship and compliance with client specifications while working on significant projects ranging from £250K to £35M. You'll be responsible for detailed inspections, maintaining client relationships, and providing valuable insights throughout the building process. If you're passionate about quality in construction and enjoy a dynamic work environment, this opportunity could be perfect for you!

Benefits

Mileage allowance

Company mobile phone

Company MacBook

Company iPad

Company pension

Competitive annual leave

Qualifications

• Must have a wide understanding of the building industry and legal requirements.
• Experience in hospital and social housing schemes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work meets client standards and specifications through inspections.
• Maintain communication with clients and the design team, providing regular updates.

Skills

Building industry knowledge

Excellent IT skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of materials and trades

Report writing

Education

CSCS card

ICWCI membership

Tools

iPad

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PDF software

Job description

Job Title: Building Clerk of Works

Location: Field Based/home working (Primarily covering the whole of Yorkshire and some areas of the northwest)

Salary: £35,000 to £42,000 pro rata depending on experience

Job type: Permanent - Full time & Part time positions available - no weekend work

About Us:

Are you an experienced Building Clerk of Works who is looking for an opportunity to work on some really great and varied projects ranging in value from £250K to £35M?

If you can answer YES to the above, then we have a fantastic opportunity within our growing business.

We are an independent consultancy providing high quality, traditional Clerks of Works and site inspections services to private and public sector clients, including housing associations and the NHS.

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Ensure that work is carried out to the client's standards, specification, correct materials, workmanship, and to schedule.
2. Provide reassurance that works being carried out are in line with the contract documents and best practice through detailed inspections throughout the building process.
3. Monitor the progress against the clients programme for an independent view of the contract at any given stage.
4. Review drawings to ensure that the schemes are being built as planned and query any discrepancies.
5. Witness and record all necessary tests and inspections on behalf of the client.
6. Maintain a good relationship with the client and the design team by keeping in regular communication, attending site meetings, and issuing weekly reports.
7. Travel to different locations for this role, primarily covering the whole of Yorkshire with occasional schemes further afield in the North West.

The Candidate:

1. Have a wide understanding of the building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, methods, and legal requirements.
2. Experience working on schemes within hospital environments (desirable).
3. Experience working on schemes within social housing environments (desirable).
4. Able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of various forms of construction.
5. Excellent IT skills (Word, Outlook, PDF) and ability to use iPad tablets on site for writing reports and viewing documents/drawings.
6. Own car (essential).
7. Member of ICWCI (desirable).
8. Have an up to date CSCS card (essential).
9. Must complete an enhanced DBS check once successful in the role.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary.
2. Mileage allowance.
3. Company mobile phone.
4. Company MacBook and iPad.
5. Company pension.
6. Competitive annual leave, plus bank holidays.

Candidates with relevant experience or job titles such as Clerk of the Works, Senior Site Manager, Works Inspector, Site Manager, Site Inspector, Construction Site Manager, Inspector, and Building Controller may also be considered for this role.