Clerk Of Works

Integral UK; Goring-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm based in Pangbourne is seeking a detail-oriented Clerk of Works. This role involves ensuring the highest quality and safety standards on-site. Candidates should have a strong understanding of Health and Safety legislation, experience in facilities management, and excellent communication skills. The position requires a proactive approach and the ability to engage confidently with contractors and senior management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in the FM industry.
• Experience with Health and Safety legislation, issuing permits, and reviewing RAMS.
• Proficient IT skills, comfortable with electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor site activities and ensure safety standards.
• Issue permits and maintain compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Conduct audits and assess Risk Assessment and Method Statements.

Skills

Health and Safety legislation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT skills (MS Office)

Education

IOSH qualification

NEBOSH certification

Tools

Electronic permit systems

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a detail-oriented Clerk of Works to join our team in Pangbourne. This role is crucial in ensuring the highest quality standards are met in our construction projects. The Clerk of Works is based in Pangbourne and reports to the Engineering Manager. The role will be to manage the safety of all works across site, to issue permits for disciplines including hot works, working at height, excavation etc (training will be provided), and provide health and safety guidance to the technical, facilities and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Walk the site and monitor all high and low risk activities; liaise with contractors, project managers, engineering, soft services team and the client.
• Build & issue permits on the electronic system, continually monitoring through the day.
• Conduct safety conversations of works taking place on site.
• Filing permits and associated paperwork.
• Add contractors to the site access system (Smartsheet).
• Carry out audits on the site permit system and at other BP sites.
• Review/assess RAMS and provide comments based on current legislation; write RAMS for the engineering team.
• Be confident to stop works if deemed unsafe; speak with contractors to ensure RAMS are read, understood, and signed.
• Escalate issues to the Engineering Manager.
• Inspect the work area for safe handover once work has been completed for the day.
• Review and comment on RAMS and be able to write a Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) as needed.
• Contracted hours: 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday; weekend work may be required.
• Comfortable engaging with the client, contractors, and senior management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Excellent understanding of Health and Safety legislation (IOSH required; NEBOSH beneficial). Experience with working at height, hot works, lifting operations, etc.
• IOSH or equivalent Health and Safety training; IPAF/PASMA preferred.
• Experience issuing permits and reviewing RAMS; working in facilities management (FM) or related environments.
• Minimum 3 years\' experience in the FM industry; able to work well in a team and under pressure with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in IT skills (MS Office and online portals); comfortable with electronic permit systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; proactive, self-motivated, and able to establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to liaise with clients, contractors, and senior management.