Clerk of Works

Aldwych Consulting; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works for a 4-6 month contract based in Wandsworth. The successful candidate will ensure quality oversight and compliance with project specifications in public realm landscaping. Responsibilities include maintaining site presence, monitoring workmanship, and liaising with the project team. Candidates must have relevant experience and be eligible to work in the UK. The position offers a negotiable salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as Clerk of Works with public realm or landscaping projects.
• Capability to maintain accurate site records and reports.
• Understanding of compliance with drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities and maintain quality standards.
• Liaise with project teams and contractors.
• Identify defects and ensure compliance.

Skills

Public realm landscaping

Quality assurance

Site monitoring

Compliance checking

Job description

Clerk of Works - Public Realm Landscaping

Location: Wandsworth
Duration: 4-6 months
Salary: Negotiable

We are supporting a project team on a public realm landscaping scheme in Wandsworth and are seeking a Clerk of Works to be based on site full time.

Scope of works includes:

• Public realm landscaping
• Paving and hard landscaping
• Planting and soft landscaping
• Steps and small structures

The Role:

As Clerk of Works, you will act as the client's representative on site, providing independent oversight and quality assurance throughout the works. You will be responsible for being the eyes and ears on site, ensuring construction activities are carried out in line with drawings, specifications, standards and programme.

Key responsibilities:

• Full-time site presence overseeing works
• Monitoring quality and workmanship
• Ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications and standards
• Maintaining accurate site records, diaries and reports
• Identifying defects and non-compliance
• Liaising with the project team and contractors
• Supporting the smooth delivery of the scheme

Contract length: 4-6 months
Rate/Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

If you are an experienced Clerk of Works with public realm or landscaping experience and available for a short-term, site-based role, please get in touch for further information.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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