Clerk of Works

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is seeking a Clerk of Works to join their expanding team. This home-based role covers Birmingham and involves monitoring construction works for compliance, quality control, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. Candidates should have a construction degree, 5+ years of experience in a similar role, and strong communication skills. The position offers a starting salary up to £45k plus benefits like a car allowance and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Starting salary up to 45k DOE

Car allowance

Up to 30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working and home-based flexibility

9-day fortnight rota option

Bonus schemes

3-5% pension contribution

Life assurance

Professional institute fee and examination cost cover

Extensive training and CPD programme

Regular performance and salary reviews

Funded social and team-building events

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience, ideally across new build and refurbishment projects.
• Proven site-based experience in a similar Clerk of Works or quality control role.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring construction works on-site to ensure compliance with drawings and regulations.
• Checking quality of workmanship and materials, reporting defects or deviations.
• Preparing progress reports and inspection notes.

Skills

Strong communication and client-facing skills

Ability to work autonomously

Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Education

RICS or CIOB accredited construction degree

MRICS, MCIOB or LICWCI

Job description

Bennett & Game are working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy that provides professional services across the social housing sector. With a long history of delivering high-quality surveying and project management services, the business continues to grow and is now seeking a Clerk of Works to join their expanding team.

This is a home-based role covering Birmingham and the surrounding areas, working closely with Building Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers across a variety of new build and refurbishment schemes.

Clerk of Works Salary & Benefits

• Starting salary up to 45k DOE
• Car allowance
• Up to 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working and home-based flexibility
• 9-day fortnight rota option
• Bonus schemes
• 3‑5 % pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Professional institute fee and examination cost cover
• Extensive training and CPD programme
• Regular performance and salary reviews
• Funded social and team‑building events

Clerk of Works Job Overview

• Monitoring construction works on-site to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and regulations
• Checking quality of workmanship and materials, reporting defects or deviations
• Preparing progress reports, photographic records and inspection notes
• Attending site meetings and liaising with project teams, contractors and clients
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed and escalating issues where required
• Conducting snagging, final inspections and supporting contract administration functions
• Acting as a key link between site teams and consultancy staff to ensure smooth delivery

Clerk of Works Job Requirements

• RICS or CIOB accredited construction degree preferred
• MRICS, MCIOB or LICWCI desirable but not essential
• Minimum 5 years post‑qualification experience, ideally across new build and refurbishment projects
• Proven site‑based experience in a similar Clerk of Works or quality control role
• Strong communication and client‑facing skills
• Ability to work autonomously with a high level of self‑motivation
• Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Midlands