Clerk Of Works

Brandon James; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to ensure quality and compliance on new residential projects. The role offers a hybrid working model and provides a competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days leave and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in inspections and a commitment to excellence.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Additional days leave for service

Employee referral scheme

Retail Discount

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Pension contribution

Mental Health First Aiders

Private Medical Health

Career development

Funded qualifications

Qualifications

• Proven experience inspecting residential new builds.
• Excellent understanding of compliance and defect management.
• Ability to prepare detailed inspection reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and workmanship.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports with photographic evidence.
• Verify compliance against contractual documents and regulations.

Skills

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

Experience inspecting new build residential projects

Understanding of building regulations and construction standards

Strong written communication skills

Full UK driving license

Job description

The Role of the Clerk of Works

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.

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
• 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.

REF: 20507