Clerk of Works

Brandon James; Bletchley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to join their team, responsible for site inspections and ensuring compliance on new build residential projects. The ideal candidate will hold ICWCI membership and have strong defect management skills. This role offers a salary of £55,000, flexible working options, and generous leave benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Employee referral scheme

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Pension contribution

Private Medical Health (Role Specific)

Qualifications

• Proven experience inspecting new build residential projects.
• Excellent understanding of building regulations and construction standards.
• Strong report-writing ability.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor quality and compliance.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports with photographic evidence.
• Identify defects and discrepancies.
• Manage snagging and de-snagging inspections.

Skills

Detail-oriented site inspections

Excellent written communication

Defect management

Building regulations knowledge

Education

Membership of ICWCI

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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