Clerk Of Works

Brandon James; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Professional membership fees paid

Structured training and development

Job summary

Brandon James is recruiting a Clerk of Works / NEC Supervisor for a major healthcare project in Shrewsbury. The role delivers on-site quality control, NEC supervision duties, and liaison with multiple stakeholders to ensure compliance with contract drawings and specifications.

The successful candidate will have experience in construction quality roles, ideally ICWCI/MCIOB, and strong reporting skills to support project delivery on a challenging hospital development.

Qualifications

• Experience as Clerk of Works/NEC Supervisor or similar construction quality role.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and construction methods.
• Excellent attention to detail and reporting skills.
• Experience on healthcare, hospital or large public-sector projects is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections throughout the construction programme.
• Monitor workmanship, materials and construction quality.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications and contractual requirements.
• Record defects, non-compliance and areas of concern.
• Produce clear, detailed inspection reports and maintain site records.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme and attend meetings.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants and client representatives.
• Support project team in resolving quality and technical issues.
• Ensure testing and inspections are undertaken and recorded.
• Observe health and safety and escalate concerns as needed.

Job description

Clerk of Works / NEC Supervisor

Shrewsbury, Shropshire | Major Healthcare Project | Construction Consultancy

A leading independent construction and property consultancy is looking for an experienced Clerk of Works / NEC Supervisor to join its team in Shrewsbury, working on a significant hospital development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Clerk of Works / NEC Supervisor to play an important role in the delivery of a large-scale healthcare project, providing an on-site presence and ensuring works are completed in accordance with the contract, drawings, specifications and required quality standards.

The Clerk of Works / NEC Supervisor Role

The successful clerk will be responsible for monitoring the quality and progress of construction works on site, identifying defects or non-compliant works and ensuring these are appropriately recorded and addressed.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out regular site inspections throughout the construction programme


• Monitoring workmanship, materials and construction quality


• Ensuring works comply with drawings, specifications and contractual requirements


• Undertaking duties associated with the NEC Supervisor role


• Identifying and recording defects, non-compliance and areas of concern


• Producing clear and detailed inspection reports


• Maintaining accurate photographic and written site records


• Monitoring progress against the agreed construction programme


• Attending project, progress and site meetings


• Liaising with contractors, consultants, client representatives and other stakeholders


• Supporting the wider project team in resolving quality and technical issues


• Ensuring relevant testing and inspections are undertaken and appropriately recorded


• Monitoring health and safety observations and escalating concerns where appropriate


• Supporting the successful handover and completion of the project

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Clerk of Works, NEC Supervisor, Site Inspector or in a similar construction quality role


• ICWCI or MCIOB


• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and workmanship


• Experience working on large or technically complex construction projects


• A good understanding of NEC contracts, ideally including previous experience undertaking NEC Supervisor duties


• Excellent attention to detail


• Strong written reporting and record-keeping skills


• Previous experience working on healthcare, hospital or other major public-sector construction projects would be particularly advantageous.

In Return?

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

• Company pension scheme


• Professional membership fees paid


• Structured training and personal development


• CPD courses and support towards professional qualifications


• Clear long-term career development plan


• Bi-annual career and progression reviews


• Opportunities for promotion and role diversification


• Private healthcare


• Death-in-service benefit


• Supportive and sociable Birmingham-based team


• Regular team events and social activities

REF: 22747MC