Clerk of Works

Service Care Solutions Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative housing client is seeking a Clerk of Works to oversee multiple projects in London and Essex. This hybrid role requires site visits for inspections and compliance checks, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in construction or property management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to produce detailed reports. Join a forward-thinking firm that values quality assurance and offers a dynamic work environment where your expertise will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in Clerk of Works or building quality role.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and works on site for quality compliance.
• Provide detailed reports post-visit with photographic evidence.
• Liaise with contractors and attend meetings.

Skills

Site Inspection

Construction Practices

Building Regulations

Health & Safety Compliance

Reporting Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Membership of the Institute of Clerks of Works

Background in Construction or Property Management

Job description

Clerk of Works – Housing Repairs and Quality Assurance

Location: Hybrid – Site visits across Essex and London Boroughs
Rate: £32.97 per hour (Umbrella LTD) / £29.25 PAYE
Contract: Ongoing Temporary
Start: ASAP
DBS: Basic Disclosure Required

We’re working with a housing client in London who is looking to appoint a Clerk of Works to oversee multiple projects, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance across a diverse range of sites. This is a hybrid role, requiring 2–3 days of on-site inspections weekly and a mandatory team day in the office every Thursday.
The successful candidate will ideally have a trade background or be a member of the Institute of Clerks of Works. A practical approach, technical expertise, and strong reporting skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect materials and works on site for quality and contract compliance.
• Attend weekly WIP and handover inspections to monitor progress and standards.
• Provide detailed reports post-visit, including photographic evidence and key issues.
• Investigate and resolve service complaints, delivering recommendations.
• Liaise with contractors, attend meetings, and review applications for payment.

Requirments:

• Experience in a Clerk of Works, site inspection, or building quality role.
• Background in construction, trade, or property management.
• Membership of the Institute of Clerks of Works (desirable).
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, building regulations, and health & safety compliance.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites.
• Basic DBS check (essential).

For more information or to express your interest, please contact James Glover on 01772 208967or email [e-mail]