Clerk of Works

Brandon James Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to ensure construction quality and compliance across residential projects in Greater London. This role involves regular site inspections, preparing detailed reports, and managing compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have membership in the ICWCI and a strong background in residential projects, alongside excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary of £55,000 and various benefits, including a hybrid working approach.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Private Medical Health (Role Specific)

Career development

Flexible working options

Retail Discount

Qualifications

• Proven experience inspecting new build residential projects.
• Excellent understanding of building regulations and construction standards.
• Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Construction quality compliance

Report writing

Education

Membership of ICWCI

Experience in residential projects

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

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

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