Clerk of Works

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

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to oversee construction quality across residential projects. The ideal candidate will have strong inspection skills, compliance knowledge, and a commitment to detail. This role offers a salary of £55,000, flexible working options, and extensive benefits including additional leave, a pension plan, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Additional days leave for length of service

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

Professional fees paid

Funded qualifications

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, construction standards, and defect management.
• Strong written communication skills and report-writing ability.
• Full UK driving licence, with flexibility to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular site inspections and monitor construction quality.
• Prepare clear, detailed, and timely inspection reports.
• Verify compliance against contractual drawings, Building Regulations, and standards.
• Identify and report defects, discrepancies, and non-conformances.
• Manage snagging, de-snagging, and end-of-defect inspections.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong written communication

Understanding of building regulations

Inspection experience

Defect management skills

Education

Membership of the Institute of Clerks of Works

Tools

Construction standards

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 across Greater London and the home counties, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire.

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.

REF: 20506