Clerk of Works

Maxim Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy seeks a Clerk of Works for the Essex and East London area. You will ensure compliance with building standards, prepare detailed reports, and maintain client relationships. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of building regulations and experience in high-rise developments. This role includes a generous benefits package, including discretionary bonuses and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Excellent contributory pension

Life assurance

Reimbursement of business travel expenses

Home/hybrid working options

Generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of current Building Regulations and warranty provider standards.
• Thorough reporting skills and ability to escalate issues appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Verifying compliance with contractual drawings and standards.
• Conducting regular inspections to identify defects throughout construction.
• Maintaining strong client relationships throughout the project.

Skills

Building Regulations knowledge

Reporting skills

Effective communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 360

Experience in passive fire safety

High-rise developments experience

Digital inspection software experience

Education

Membership of the Institute of Clerks of Works

Job description

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Job Title: Clerk of Works

As a Clerk of Works, you will need to demonstrate the ability to undertake instructions for building works in progress on new build residential sites.

The successful candidate will need to be confident in liaising with building contractors and preparing detailed reports for Employer’s Agents and Project Management.

This position covers the Essex and East London area; suitable candidates should ideally reside within these locations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Verifying compliance with contractual drawings, warranty standards, and employer’s requirements.
• Preparing written reports with supporting photographs to a high standard and submitting them in a timely manner.
• Conducting regular inspections to identify defects throughout construction, especially post-completion, and communicating issues to the appropriate parties.
• Organising snagging and end-of-defect inspections with clients.
• Maintaining strong client relationships throughout the project.
• Staying updated with building regulations and compliance standards.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Good knowledge of current Building Regulations and warranty provider standards.
• Thorough reporting skills and ability to escalate issues appropriately.
• Effective communication at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 360 (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Experience in passive fire safety and re-cladding projects is desirable.
• Experience in high-rise new build developments is preferred.
• Experience with tablet-based digital inspection software.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

Membership of the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate GB.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This employer is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions that exceed client expectations.

Their vision is to be recognized as a trusted client advisor, with a national reach, local service, and a reputation for quality and expertise in the build environment.

They pride themselves on reliable personal service delivered by motivated, professional technical experts and support staff in achieving professional qualifications.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Discretionary bonus
• Excellent contributory pension
• Life assurance
• Reimbursement of business travel expenses
• Home/hybrid working options
• Generous holiday allowance with options for extra leave and carryover of unused leave