Clerk of Works

Brandon James; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to ensure quality and compliance across new build residential projects. The ideal candidate will be detail-driven and have proven experience in construction quality assurance, with skills in monitoring compliance, preparing reports, and effective communication. This position offers a salary of £55,000, flexible working options, and multiple employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Employee referral scheme

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Private Medical Health

Career development

Qualifications

• Membership of the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI).
• Proven experience inspecting new build residential projects.
• Excellent understanding of building regulations and construction standards.
• Strong written communication skills and report-writing ability.
• Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking regular site visits to monitor progress and workmanship.
• Preparing clear, detailed, and timely inspection reports.
• Verifying compliance with contractual drawings and regulations.
• Identifying and reporting defects and discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate records and aligning reports with QA processes.

Skills

Proven experience inspecting new build residential projects

Strong written communication skills

Understanding of building regulations

Defect management

Membership of the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate

Job description

A renowned, longstanding multidisciplinary are seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to join our respected multi-disciplinary consultancy, working across a portfolio of new build residential projects in Milton Keynes, Birmingham, and London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-driven Clerk of Works, who takes pride in ensuring construction quality, compliance, and excellence from the ground up. You'll join a collaborative, well-established team that delivers some of the most technically ambitious and socially important developments in the region.

The Role of the Clerk of Works

As a Clerk of Works, you'll be responsible for carrying out regular site inspections, monitoring construction quality, progress, and compliance with drawings, specifications, Building Regulations, and warranty standards.

You'll act as the eyes and ears on site-reporting clearly and objectively, identifying defects or discrepancies, and ensuring our clients' interests are protected at every stage.

Clerk of Works Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking regular site visits to monitor progress and workmanship on residential new builds.
• Preparing clear, detailed, and timely inspection reports with photographic evidence.
• Verifying compliance against contractual drawings, employers' requirements, Building Regulations, and warranty provider standards.
• Identifying and reporting defects, discrepancies, and non-conformances.
• Managing snagging, de-snagging, and end-of-defect inspections with clients and contractors.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring reports align with company QA processes.

About You / Clerk of Works background

• Membership of the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI).
• Proven experience inspecting new build residential projects.
• Excellent understanding of building regulations, construction standards, and defect management.
• Strong written communication skills and report-writing ability.
• Full UK driving licence, with flexibility to travel between sites.

In Return:

Salary: 55,000

• 25 days annual leave
• Additional days leave for length of service
• Additional 10 days unpaid annual leave
• Buy and sell annual leave
• Hybrid working approach
• Flexible working options
• Employee referral scheme
• Retail Discount
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Pension contribution
• Interest free travel season ticket loan
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Social Events
• Private Medical Health (Role Specific)
• Professional fees paid
• Funded qualifications
• Career development

AND MORE!

If you are a Clerk of Works, considering your career opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.

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