Clerk of Works

Maxim Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Clerk of Works/Quality Control Inspector to join a dynamic construction consultancy. This role involves conducting inspections across various affordable housing projects in the Greater London area, ensuring compliance with building regulations and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for detail, strong knowledge of construction methods, and excellent report writing skills. Join a friendly and professional team dedicated to delivering high-quality projects. If you are passionate about construction and quality control, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Pension

Further benefits to be confirmed

Qualifications

• Experience as Clerk of Works or in quality assurance roles is essential.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building works to ensure quality, safety, and timely completion.
• Complete inspections and report defects throughout construction.

Skills

Construction methods knowledge

Building regulations knowledge

Quality assurance experience

Attention to detail

Report writing skills

Team player

IT literacy (MS Word, Outlook)

Education

Clerk of Works ICWIC accreditation

Formal qualification in construction, engineering or project management

Other designations (CIOB, CABE, RICS, IFE)

Job description

A new Clerk of Works/Quality Control Inspector role with an exciting construction consultancy to carry out inspections around Greater London region. Some of the work will include affordable housing developments.

Applications from Chartered Members of the Institute of Clerk of Works and Construction Inspectorate ICWIC are highly welcome.

Exciting opportunity for a Clerk of Works (Quality Control Inspector) to join the employer's friendly and professional team. They are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible to carry out inspections.

Some of the projects will be affordable housing developments.

Location of work includes Greater London, Kent, Sussex. Key areas in London include Southwark, Havering, Wembley.

Suitable Clerk of Works candidates will be creative and collaborative and will work well with the construction and project team. A keen eye for detail and document/drawing review is a must to highlight areas of concern at an early stage so they can be investigated to improve reliability in build and end product.

The successful candidate will hold a full, clean driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities and Duties

The duties and responsibilities of a Clerk of Works will include, but not be limited to:

• Overseeing building works for allocated sites to ensure quality, safety, and timely completion of project deliverables.
• Making sure assurance requirements are met based on regulatory compliance and the employer’s requirements.
• Completing inspections to record any defects identified throughout construction which become apparent after completion of works. Ensure these are communicated and escalated to the appropriate person as identified within the contract.
• Keeping yourself up to date with building regulations and compliance.
• Demonstrating a good understanding of the building and housing industry, having a basic technical and construction awareness and competence, and being able to show a good working knowledge of materials, trades, methods, and legal requirements.
• Preparing written reports with supporting photographs to a high standard and submitting them in a timely way.
• Organising snagging and end of defect inspections with the client.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of different construction methods, materials and building regulations, fire safety measures, and installation.
• Previous experience as a Clerk of Works, Quality Manager, Site Manager or in a building quality assurance role either at intermediate or more experienced level.
• Keen eye for detail and document/drawing review.
• Previous experience of inspecting residential projects.
• Good knowledge of building regulations and the ability to read construction drawings.
• Great team player.
• IT literate is essential, with a high level of proficiency in MS Word and Outlook.
• Report writing skills.
• A driving license is required.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Clerk of Works ICWIC accredited/accreditation is highly desirable.
• Other designations such as CIOB, CABE, RICS, IFE will also be considered.
• A formal qualification in construction, engineering or project management would be advantageous.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This employer is an interdisciplinary construction consultancy offering any combination of Quantity Surveying, Architectural, Building Surveying, Project Management, and Quality Control Inspection services.

They provide modern services in the residential and regeneration/mixed-use sectors for registered providers, local authorities, and house builders.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Pension.
• Further benefits – confirmed with suitable candidates.

Steve Thomas is our specialist consultant managing this position.

07441 343 671
(Office hours 9.30 to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)