Clerk of Works - FTC

Hollis; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance and private medical

Season ticket loan

5% Employer pension contribution

25 days of holiday and an extra day on

Birthday

Cycle to work scheme

EV car scheme

Longevity awards

Job summary

Hollis is seeking a Clerk of Works to deliver high-quality site inspection and QA across the North West on a fixed-term basis until October 2027, with potential extension or permanency. The role involves on-site inspections, defect identification, and reporting to support successful project outcomes.

You’ll work with Project Managers, Building Surveyors and Fire Safety specialists, building trusted relationships with teams, and ensuring compliance with quality, safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Cler k of Works, Site Inspector or similar construction quality role.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and building regulations.
• Experience with façade remediation and cladding projects.
• Knowledge of fire safety compliance and passive fire protection systems.
• Familiarity with CDM 2015 and health & safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake regular site inspections to assess quality, workmanship and compliance with specs.
• Identify defects and health & safety risks and monitor resolutions.
• Act as go-to for Clerk of Works services in North-West, reporting to service lead.
• Produce clear inspection reports and maintain site records.
• Collaborate with contractors, consultants and client teams for delivery.
• Support quality assurance initiatives and maintain high standards.

Skills

Clerk of Works

Site Inspector

Construction knowledge

Health & Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

ICWCI membership

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

HNC/HND in Construction

Job description

At Hollis, we're continuing to expand our Quality, Health & Safety offering in response to increasing client demand. As part of this growth, we're looking for a Clerk of Works to join our team and play a key role in the delivery of projects across the North West on a fixed term basis until October 2027 (with possibility for extension or permanent employment).

This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that is growing rapidly and gaining significant traction across the business. This opportunity is focused on delivering high-quality site inspection and quality assurance services, working alongside our Project Management, Building Surveying and Fire Safety teams to help clients achieve successful project outcomes.

You’ll spend your time on site, building trusted relationships with project teams, carrying out inspections, identifying issues before they become problems, and helping ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance and safety.

Please note that this is also open to candidates looking for a part-time role, working 3 days per week.

What you’ll be doing

• Undertaking regular site inspections to assess quality, workmanship and compliance with project specifications.

• Identifying defects, non-conformities and health and safety risks, and monitoring their resolution.

• Acting as the go-to for Clerk of Works services in the North-West region, reporting to the service lead

• Producing clear, concise inspection reports and maintaining accurate site records.

• Working closely with contractors, consultants and client teams to support effective project delivery.

• Collaborating with Hollis Project Managers, Building Surveyors and Fire Safety specialists to provide joined-up advice and assurance.

• Supporting quality assurance initiatives and helping maintain the high standards our clients expect.

What we’re looking for

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

• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, materials and building regulations.

• Experience working on Façade remediation and cladding projects

• Experience identifying and reporting construction defects and quality issues.

• An understanding of fire safety compliance and passive fire protection systems.

• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and relevant health and safety legislation.

• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

• Relevant qualifications such as ICWCI membership, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, HNC/HND in Construction, or equivalent.

The Company

Hollis is a leading independent real estate consultancy. We work with owners, occupiers, developers and funders, across both private and public sectors, to help them get more out of their real estate, at every stage of the property life cycle.

We’re a multi-skilled team of surveyors, engineers, ESG consultants, project managers and technical specialists operating across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain and The Netherlands. We have a unique way of working and believe that people do things better by doing them together. We aim to do the right thing, be clear, transparent and find some fun along the way.

Why join us?

We are hardworking, progressive, successful and fun. We’re independently-owned and independently-minded, not afraid to give honest advice or to be ourselves. We aim to achieve the right balance for you, delivering excellent client service whilst supporting you in fulfilling your potential and achieving your goals.

We offer a highly attractive salary and a generous benefits package including:

• Life assurance and private medical insurance

• Season ticket loan

• 5% Employer pension contribution

• 25 days of holiday and an extra day off on your birthday

• Cycle to work scheme, retail vouchers, gym discounts and more

• EV car scheme

• Longevity awards

Hollis operates a hybrid-working policy giving employees the opportunity to work between their home and our offices, where their job allows it. In addition, employees are encouraged to request flexible working hours when needed and we work hard to accommodate where we can.

We are a sociable bunch and host pay day drinks, quarterly lunches, quiz nights and cultural and sporting activities to socialise and have fun with your colleagues. We also give back and take part in numerous charity events all over the country throughout the year.

We’re Inclusive

Together we welcome, we embrace, and we celebrate our differences. Our aim is to provide a diverse and inclusive workplace which supports and cares for all our employees, including those from underrepresented or non-dominant groups. We’re focused on a culture of inclusion; where all barriers including prejudice are removed from our working environment; and where all our people are empowered to be the best they can be.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you would like the opportunity to join Hollis but your past experience is not an exact match, we encourage you to apply anyway as you could be the right candidate for this role or another role within the company.

If you require alternative formats of our documents or need to apply offline, please get in touch with the talent acquisition team: [e-mail] or call us on 020 7622 9555.