Clerk of Works

Northumberland County Council; Morpeth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Clerk of Works to oversee construction inspections, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act. The successful candidate would be part of a team focused on a range of projects, requiring an NVQ/SVQ Site Inspection Level 4 or equivalent and excellent health and safety knowledge. Benefits include 26 days annual leave and pension enrollment. Valid UK driving license required for site travel.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays

Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme for flexible leave

Qualifications

• Proven ability to engage with people at all levels.
• Excellent knowledge of Building Safety Act requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
• Current UK driving licence necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction inspection and reporting services.
• Ensure projects are carried out under Building Safety Act requirements.
• Work together with project team members efficiently.
• Travel to construction sites across Northumberland.

Skills

Construction inspection

Health and Safety compliance

Risk Assessment

MS Office proficiency

Communication

Education

NVQ/SVQ Site Inspection Level 4 or equivalent

SMSTS Qualification

NEBOSH

CSCS - Management Test Level

Foundation degree in building construction or related discipline

Job description

As part of the Design Team within the Regeneration Service the role contributes by providing an effective Clerk of Works and Principal Designer (Health and Safety) function. The successful candidate will be part of a seventeen-strong team with a diverse skill set working on a wide range of construction, design, and feasibility projects. This is a construction-based inspection, reporting and advisory role, which also includes responsibilities within a directorate which is responsible for Northumberland County Council's Corporate Landlord duties. No working week is the same in this team and our projects contribute to improving community, school, leisure, office and other NCC-owned buildings.

The role will be to provide a construction inspection and reporting service by someone with a commitment to ensuring safe construction sites and working practices. The role is to ensure that construction related projects are carried out as per designs, and under the Building Safety Act requirements. The successful candidate is required to work together with appointed project team members in an accurate and efficient manner and will have the ability to work with the relevant reporting software. We are looking for a good communicator with interpersonal skills, a proven ability to engage with people at all levels and a high level of attention to detail. This post will be based at County Hall, Morpeth, with the option of agreed days for home working, however, the role will largely involve daily travel throughout the County of Northumberland, therefore candidates must be able to meet the transport requirements. REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

• NVQ/SVQ Site Inspection Level 4 or similar, SMSTS Qualification req.- NEBOSH, CSCS - Management Test Level. A foundation degree or equivalent technical qualification in a building construction, or related, discipline. Membership of the Institute of Clerk of Works or equivalent professional body.
• Excellent knowledge of Building Safety Act requirements, site H&S requirements and in-depth knowledge of the Building Regulations. Qualified to carry out construction-related Risk Assessments.
• Intermediate MS Office skills (to prepare regular reports including uploading photos). Ability to read and interpret construction plans and details.
• Regular need to travel to construction sites and work outdoors in all weathers, sometimes in muddy and/or frozen conditions. A current UK driving licence. Able to meet the transport arrangements of the position.
  
  We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:
• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
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