Clerk of Works

EC Property Recruitment Ltd; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works for a home-based position covering residential projects in Southern Home Counties. This role involves regular site inspections, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining construction quality. Candidates should have strong technical knowledge, ideally with MICWCI membership or a commitment to achieve it, and experience with inspection software. Living in South London or the Southern Home Counties is advisable for site accessibility.

Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking inspections of new build and refurbishment sites.
• Ability to monitor compliance with regulations and standards.
• Familiarity with JCT and NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of construction sites.
• Verify compliance with drawings and building regulations.
• Report on defects and construction quality issues.

Skills

MICWCI membership

Technical knowledge of building construction

Attention to detail

Tools

Field View

Plan

Job description

Clerk of Works – Home-Based

Location of sites :

South of the River & Southern Home Counties

I'm working with a respected multi-disciplinary consultancy seeking an experienced Clerk of Works / Site Inspector to join their team. This is a home-based role, covering residential and refurbishment projects across South London and the Southern Home Counties.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring construction quality, compliance, and workmanship standards are consistently maintained. Working independently, you’ll visit sites regularly, monitor progress, and produce clear, detailed reports for clients and project managers.

The Role

• Undertake regular inspections of new build and refurbishment sites
• Monitor progress and verify compliance with drawings, Building Regulations, and warranty standards
• Identify and report on defects, discrepancies, and construction quality issues
• Manage snagging, de‑snagging, and end‑of‑defects inspections
• Produce accurate, photo‑supported inspection reports
• Maintain up‑to‑date site records and QA documentation

About You

You’ll have strong technical knowledge of building construction and a keen eye for detail. You’ll be confident liaising with contractors, consultants, and clients to uphold quality and compliance on every project.

MICWCI membership is highly desirable, but if you’re not yet chartered, you must be willing to gain this status in the role. Full support and guidance will be provided.

You need to be able to be relatively easily accessible to the sites you will access; all will be South of the river, so it is advisable that you live in South London or in the Southern home counties.

Requirements

• MICWCI membership (desirable) or commitment to achieving it
• Excellent understanding of building construction and quality standards
• Familiarity with JCT and NEC contracts
• Experience using inspection / reporting software (e.g., Field View, Plan