Clerk of Works

TN United Kingdom; Barking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Clerk of Works to manage new build residential projects. This role offers the flexibility of home-based work with daily site visits in Essex. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience, demonstrating strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with building regulations, preparing high-quality reports, and maintaining relationships with clients. Join a leading consultancy that values quality service and expertise in the built environment, where your contributions will make a significant impact on project success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Clerk of Works or Site Manager roles.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building works on new residential sites and ensure compliance.
• Prepare detailed reports and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Building regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical knowledge

Observation skills

Report writing

Education

Clerk of Works ICWCI accreditation

CIOB, CABE, RICS, IFE designations

Job description

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• A Clerk of Works job to cover the Essex area and suitable candidates for this exciting job will ideally live within the Essex area.
• The Clerk of Works role will focus on new build residential projects.
• The Clerk of Works job will be based from home, with site visits within Essex county and bordering counties on a daily basis.
• Previous experience as a Clerk of Works or Site Manager are relevant backgrounds for this professional Clerk of Works job role.

Responsibilities and Duties

• As Clerk of Works, you will need to demonstrate an ability in undertaking instructions of building works in progress on new build residential sites, liaising with building contractors and preparing reports for employer’s agents and project management.
• You will keep yourself up to date with building regulations and compliance.
• 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.
• You will have good observation skills to be able to identify discrepancies and raise these appropriately.
• You will prepare written reports with supporting photographs to a high standard and submit them in a timely manner.
• You will organise snagging and end of defect inspections with the client.
• You will have good communication skills and a diplomatic manner to establish and maintain a good working relationship with a client.

Desired Skills and Experience

• It is estimated that at least 5+ years of relevant experience will have been previously gained in order to work as a Clerk of Works that can work fully independently and competently in this role. Additional years of experience are also very welcome.
• Experience of writing professional reports to a high standard.
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent up-to-date technical knowledge.
• Good organisation skills to be able to organise and prioritise your workload.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Capable of working under your own initiative and as part of a group.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Clerk of Works ICWCI accredited / accreditation is highly desirable.
• Other designations such as CIOB, CABE, RICS, IFE will also be considered.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This employer is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy, committed to providing high-quality cost-effective solutions that exceed client expectations. The vision of this employer is to be identified as a trusted client advisor, national in reach, local in service, and selected for their quality and expertise in the built environment. They pride themselves on reliable personal service, provided by motivated, professional technical experts.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Generous basic salary range of £40,000 to £48,000 dependent on experience.

Package – to be confirmed with suitable candidates.