Clerk of Works - Operations T&E

NG Bailey; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services organization is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works based in Leeds to oversee construction compliance on electricity substations. The role requires strong technical knowledge in civil engineering, contract administration, and effective communication skills. Responsibilities include ensuring contractors adhere to design specifications, participating in project planning, and conducting site audits. Competitive salary with flexible benefits offered, alongside the opportunity for personal development and progression.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Car or Car Allowance

Pension with employer contribution

Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days

Private Medical Insurance

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits like Gym Membership and Travel Insurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Clerk of Works in the civil/built environment.
• Full UK driving licence is necessary.
• Experience in construction of traditional masonry buildings.

Responsibilities

• Perform Clerk of Works duties from start to finish on various electricity substations.
• Ensure construction compliance with designs, standards, and specifications.
• Chair on-site coordination meetings and provide updates to clients.

Skills

Effective technical and non-technical communication skills

Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015

Understanding construction methodologies

Education

Technical qualification in Civil Engineering or relevant Building Construction qualification

Registered or working towards registration with Institute of Clerks of Works

Tools

CSCS registration in relevant discipline

Job description

Leeds, Wakefield, West Yorkshire - Hybrid

Permanent - Full Time

Competitive Salary + Flexible Benefits

Summary

Freedom Professional Services has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clerk of Works with a mixture of strong technical knowledge in a broad range of civil engineering disciplines and contract administration to join our growing electricity transmission and distribution civil design team.

To ensure construction compliance with all requirements you are expected to perform Clerk of Works duties from commencement to completion on a variety of electricity substations across Yorkshire and the Northeast of England in collaboration with internal professional services (civil, structural, electrical, surveys, wayleaves, cables, environmental) along with contractors, clients and stakeholders.

Some key deliverables in this role will include:

• Ensure that all civil construction work carried out by contractors is in accordance with the design, relevant standards and specifications, policies and procedures.
• Support design engineers in the design and management of civil engineering elements of projects.
• Use site surveys, existing plans, drawings, codes of practice, technical specifications, manufacturer's literature and technical knowledge to advise and support civil engineering contractors during the construction phase of projects.
• Assist in the preparation and/or review of overall site construction programmes, working with the contractor, designer and project manager.
• Participate in the planning of project ITPs and monitor contractor adherence.
• Conduct Quality, H&S and Environmental Audits as required by Freedom and the Client.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports as required to the client.
• Convene and chair on‑site coordination meetings on behalf of the Client as required.
• Liaise and collaborate with the client and internal design teams to ensure the effective delivery of projects, providing site progress updates and identifying issues that could pose a risk to programme, quality or cost.

What we're looking for

If the above sounds exciting and something you're well versed in, then we'd love to hear from you!

We're looking for an experienced, forward thinking and dedicated Clerk of Works.

You must have Qualifications and experience in:

Essential

• Previous experience working as a Clerk of Works in the civil/built environment for the construction of traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames, and reinforced concrete foundations and structures.
• Effective technical and non‑technical communication skills with contractors, colleagues, clients and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience of the CDM Regulations 2015.
• A technical qualification in Civil Engineering or a relevant qualification in Building Construction.
• A registered member or working towards registration with the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate of Great Britain.
• Strong understanding and experience of construction methodologies and their associated risk management.
• Registration with the CSCS in a relevant discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Ability to support the delivery of multiple simultaneous technical projects in a challenging environment.
• Vocational training, diplomas, or certificates in construction‑related fields.Awareness of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging legislation.
• Awareness of sustainability and environmentally friendly practices.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary on Offer
• Car or Car Allowance
• Pension with employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well‑being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme

Next Steps

As a business, we are on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground‑breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.