Clerk of Works

Bimplus; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension with 3% employer contribution

Professional membership fees paid

Health cash plan

Funded training and development

Company mobile phone

Flexible start/finish times

On-site parking

Social events

Clear career progression

Job summary

Bimplus, a growing multi-disciplinary consultancy in Sheffield, is looking to appoint an experienced Clerk of Works to join its expanding team. You will monitor construction quality across refurbishment, extension, conversion and new build projects, ensuring works comply with drawings, specifications and project requirements.

You will conduct regular site inspections, identify defects, work with contractors and project teams, and produce clear inspection reports.

Qualifications

• Experience as Clerk of Works or similar inspection role.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular site inspections across refurbishment and new build projects.
• Monitor workmanship, materials and overall construction quality.
• Check works against drawings, specs and project requirements.
• Identify defects and non-compliance; coordinate remedial works.
• Produce clear, accurate site inspection reports.
• Monitor progress and report findings to the project team.
• Attend site and project meetings; liaise with contractors, consultants and clients.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained across projects.

Skills

Clerk of Works experience

Construction inspection experience

Reading drawings & specs

Report writing

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Education

Construction qualification

Chartered status (advantageous)

Job description

A growing multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Sheffield is looking to appoint an experienced Clerk of Works to join its expanding team. The consultancy delivers Building Surveying and Project Management services across the commercial, education, healthcare and public sectors.

The successful candidate will work across a diverse portfolio of refurbishment, extension, conversion and new build projects, predominantly within approximately one hour of Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Clerk of Works to join a growing consultancy with a strong project pipeline and genuine long-term career progression.

Clerk of Works Salary & Benefits:

• 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, including a wellbeing day
• Company pension with 3% employer contribution
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Health cash plan
• Funded training and professional development
• Company mobile phone
• Flexible start and finish times
• Free on-site parking
• Regular company social events
• Clear career progression within a growing consultancy

Clerk of Works Job Overview:

• As a Clerk of Works, you will be responsible for monitoring construction quality and ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and project requirements. You will undertake regular site inspections, identify defects and non-compliance, and work closely with contractors and project teams to ensure high standards are maintained throughout the construction process.
• Undertaking regular site inspections across a range of construction projects
• Monitoring workmanship, materials and quality of construction
• Checking works against drawings, specifications and project requirements
• Identifying defects, non-compliance and areas requiring remedial works
• Producing clear and accurate site inspection reports
• Monitoring progress and reporting findings to the project team
• Attending site and project meetings
• Working closely with contractors, consultants and clients
• Monitoring snagging and remedial works
• Reviewing construction details and identifying potential issues on site
• Supporting project teams throughout the construction phase
• Ensuring quality standards are maintained across projects

Clerk of Works Job Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Clerk of Works or in a similar construction inspection role
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and workmanship
• Experience inspecting refurbishment and/or new build projects
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Confident working with contractors, consultants and clients
• Strong attention to detail
• Chartered status would be advantageous
• Relevant construction qualification would be advantageous
• Full UK Driving Licence