Clerk of Works

Brandon James Ltd; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected multi-disciplinary consultancy seeks an experienced Clerk of Works to ensure construction quality and compliance on residential projects across Milton Keynes and beyond. You will perform site inspections, prepare reports, and safeguard client interests. This role offers a salary of £55,000 along with generous benefits including annual leave, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Hybrid working approach

Pension contribution

Career development

Private Medical Health

Professional fees paid

Employee Assistance Program

Interest-free travel season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Proven experience inspecting new build residential projects.
• Excellent understanding of building regulations and construction standards.
• Full UK driving licence, with flexibility to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections for new build residential projects.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports with photographic evidence.
• Verify compliance with building regulations and contractual requirements.
• Identify defects and ensure client interests are protected.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Defect management

Education

Membership of the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI)

Job description

A renowned, longstanding multidisciplinary are seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to join our respected multi-disciplinary consultancy, working across a portfolio of new build residential projects in Milton Keynes, Birmingham, and London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-driven Clerk of Works, who takes pride in ensuring construction quality, compliance, and excellence from the ground up. You’ll join a collaborative, well-established team that delivers some of the most technically ambitious and socially important developments in the region.

The Role of the Clerk of Works

As a Clerk of Works, you’ll be responsible for carrying out regular site inspections, monitoring construction quality, progress, and compliance with drawings, specifications, Building Regulations, and warranty standards.

You’ll act as the eyes and ears on site-reporting clearly and objectively, identifying defects or discrepancies, and ensuring our clients’ interests are protected at every stage.

Clerk of Works Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking regular site visits to monitor progress and workmanship on residential new builds.
• Preparing clear, detailed, and timely inspection reports with photographic evidence.
• Verifying compliance against contractual drawings, employers’ requirements, Building Regulations, and warranty provider standards.
• Identifying and reporting defects, discrepancies, and non-conformances.
• Managing snagging, de-snagging, and end-of-defect inspections with clients and contractors.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring reports align with company QA processes.

About You / Clerk of Works background

• Membership of the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI).
• Proven experience inspecting new build residential projects.
• Excellent understanding of building regulations, construction standards, and defect management.
• Strong written communication skills and report-writing ability.
• Full UK driving licence, with flexibility to travel between sites.

In Return:

Salary: £55,000

• 25 days annual leave
• Additional days leave for length of service
• Additional 10 days unpaid annual leave
• Buy and sell annual leave
• Hybrid working approach
• Flexible working options
• Employee referral scheme
• Retail Discount
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
• Pension contribution
• Interest free travel season ticket loan
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Social Events
• Private Medical Health (Role Specific)
• Professional fees paid
• Funded qualifications
• Career development

AND MORE!

If you are a Clerk of Works, considering your career opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.

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