Clerk of Works

Turner Property Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Property Recruitment is seeking a Clerk of Works / NEC Supervisor in Sheffield to monitor construction works, ensuring compliance with contract drawings and quality standards. You will inspect, report defects, and coordinate with contractors, consultants and clients throughout the project.

The role requires strong site inspection experience, NEC contract knowledge, and a clear reporting style to support successful snagging, practical completion and handover.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Clerk of Works or NEC Supervisor or similar site inspection role.
• Strong technical understanding of building construction.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and contract information.
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Excellent written reporting skills.
• Relevant construction qualification or professional membership.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking regular inspections of construction works on site.
• Monitoring workmanship, materials and compliance with project specifications.
• Identifying and reporting defects, quality concerns and non-compliant works.
• Maintaining accurate inspection records and site reports.
• Monitoring progress and completion of remedial works.
• Attending site and project meetings.
• Liaising with contractors, consultants and client representatives.
• Performing NEC Supervisor duties, including witnessing tests and notifying defects.
• Supporting snagging, practical completion and handover.

Skills

Clerk of Works

NEC Supervisor

Construction inspection

Reading drawings

NEC3/NEC4

Reporting

Attention to detail

Construction qualifications

Education

Construction qualification

MICWCI / CIOB / MRICS

Tools

none

Job description

Clerk of Works / NEC Supervisor

Location: Sheffield

Turner Property Recruitment are seeking an experienced Clerk of Works / NEC Supervisor to join a leading multidisciplinary property consultancy in Sheffield.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional to play an important role in monitoring projects on behalf of clients, ensuring works are completed in accordance with the contract, drawings, specifications and required quality standards.

The Role

As Clerk of Works / NEC Supervisor, you will regularly attend construction sites to inspect workmanship, monitor quality and identify any defects or non-compliant works.

You will work closely with contractors, consultants and client teams, providing clear records and reports throughout the construction process.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking regular inspections of construction works on site

• Monitoring workmanship, materials and compliance with project specifications

• Identifying and reporting defects, quality concerns and non-compliant works

• Maintaining accurate inspection records and preparing detailed site reports

• Monitoring the progress and completion of remedial works

• Attending site meetings and wider project meetings

• Liaising with contractors, consultants and client representatives

• Undertaking NEC Supervisor duties, including witnessing tests and notifying Defects

• Supporting snagging, practical completion and project handover

About You

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Clerk of Works, NEC Supervisor or within a similar construction or site inspection role

• A strong technical understanding of building construction

• The ability to confidently interpret drawings, specifications and contract information

• Experience working with NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts

• Excellent attention to detail and strong written reporting skills

• A relevant construction qualification or professional membership

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

The following qualifications would be particularly advantageous:

• NEC4 Supervisor accreditation

• Membership of the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate, ideally MICWCI

• Chartered membership of CIOB or RICS, ideally MCIOB or MRICS

• Building Surveying experience

• Project Management experience

• Principal Designer experience

A flexible approach would be beneficial, with the ability to support the wider team across Building Surveying, Project Management and Principal Designer duties where required.

This position would suit someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards and is confident challenging poor workmanship or non-compliant construction.