Clerk Of Works

Brandon James; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

Brandon James is recruiting a Clerk of Works to manage quality on a portfolio of residential projects across the Essex and Norwich area. You will act as the client’s representative on site, inspecting workmanship and ensuring conformance to drawings, specifications and standards.

Ideal candidates will have ICWCI membership and strong knowledge of residential construction, with the ability to challenge poor workmanship and travel across sites in Essex and Norwich.

Qualifications

• Strong practical knowledge of residential construction and ability to challenge poor workmanship.
• Excellent attention to detail and robust written reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and travel across Essex and Norwich area.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular site inspections across residential developments.
• Monitor workmanship, materials and construction methods against drawings and standards.
• Identify defects and non-compliances and document in reports with photos.
• Monitor progress against programmes and attend site meetings.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants and client teams professionally.
• Review remedial works and confirm issues are resolved.

Skills

Site inspections

Quality control

Report writing

Communication skills

Diary management

Travel readiness

Education

ICWCI membership

CIOB beneficial

Job description

Clerk of Works - Residential Projects

Essex / Norwich Area

An established, traditional multidisciplinary are looking to appoint an experienced Clerk of Works to support a portfolio of predominantly residential projects across the Essex and Norwich area.

The Role

As Clerk of Works, you will act as the client's representative on site, independently monitoring the quality and progress of construction works.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out regular site inspections across residential developments
• Monitoring workmanship, materials and construction methods against drawings, specifications and relevant standards
• Identifying defects, quality issues and areas of non-compliance
• Producing clear and detailed site inspection reports, including photographic records
• Monitoring progress against agreed programmes
• Attending site and project meetings where required
• Liaising professionally with contractors, consultants, developers and client teams
• Reviewing remedial works and confirming that identified issues have been satisfactorily resolved
• Providing practical advice on construction quality and good practice
• Helping ensure projects are delivered safely to specification and to the expected level of finish

The Clerk of Works requirements:

We are looking for someone with strong practical knowledge of residential construction and the confidence to challenge poor workmanship when required.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Clerk of Works, Site Manager, Building Inspector, Construction Manager or similar
• ICWCI - some form of membership required, CIOB is also beneficial
• Strong knowledge of residential construction, including new-build housing and apartment developments
• A thorough understanding of construction drawings, specifications and building standards
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to produce professional inspection reports
• A pragmatic and collaborative approach when dealing with site teams
• The ability to manage your own diary and workload across multiple projects
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Essex and the Norwich area

In Return?

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

• 25 days' annual leave, with additional leave linked to length of service.
• The option to buy and sell annual leave.
• Up to 10 additional days of unpaid annual leave.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Mental Health First Aiders.
• Life assurance and pension contributions.
• Interest-free season ticket loans.
• Cycle-to-work and electric-car salary sacrifice schemes.
• Professional fees and funded qualifications.
• Career development and access to e-learning.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, adoption leave, parental leave and fertility leave.
• Retail and gym discounts.
• Regular social events.

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