Clerk of Works

Maxim Recruitment; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning multi-disciplinary consultancy is hiring a Clerk of Works for new build residential projects in the Guildford area. The role is primarily home-based with regular site visits, focusing on quality assurance and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in similar roles and possess relevant qualifications, ensuring successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• ICWIC accredited or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in building quality assurance roles or as a site manager.
• Writing professional reports to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building works to ensure quality and safety.
• Conduct inspections and report defects during construction.
• Prepare timely written reports with photographs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organised and methodical approach

Building regulations understanding

Education

Clerk of Works ICWIC accreditation

CIOB, CABE, RICS, IFE designations

Job description

Clerk of Works job based in Guildford, to work based from home, on a new build residential projects in Guildford and around the Surrey area. Your employer will be an award-winning multi-disciplinary consultancy, committed to providing high-quality cost-effective solutions that exceed client expectations.

• Clerk of Works job to cover the Guildford area and suitable candidates for this exciting job will ideally live within the Guildford area.
• The Clerk of Works role will focus on new build residential projects
• The Clerk of Works job will be based from home, with site visits within Guildford and Surrey county and bordering counties on a daily basis.
• Previous experience as a Clerk of Works, Site Manager are relevant backgrounds for this professional Clerk of Works job role.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Overseeing buildings 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.
• Complete 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.
• You will keep yourself up to date with building regulations and compliance.
• You will demonstrate a good understanding of the building and housing industry, have a basic technical and construction awareness and competence, and be able to show a good working knowledge of materials, trades, methods, and legal requirements.
• You will have to prepare written reports with supporting photographs to a high standard and submit in timely way.
• You will organise snagging and end of defect inspections with the client.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as a clerk of works, quality manager, site manager or in a building quality assurance role
• Experience of writing professional reports to a high standard
• Good understanding of the industry best practices, processes, and standards
• Having an organised and methodical approach to work
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work under pressure and calm and professional manner

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Clerk of Works ICWIC accredited / accreditation is highly desirable
• Other designations such CIOB, CABE, RICS, IFE will also be considered

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. The vision of this employer is to be identified as a trusted client advisor, national in reach, local in service and selected for their quality and expertise in the build environment. The hiring Practice is keen to assist its employees in developing work related professional qualifications and interests.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Basic salary range of £40,000 to £47,000 dependant on experience
• Package – to be 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)

London, Home Counties, Midlands, East Midlands & Northern UK

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