Clerk of Works (PMCM Build)

WSP; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a construction professional to review designs, ensure compliance, and manage site inspections. The ideal candidate will have relevant industry experience and a qualification like MICWCI, MCIOB, or MRICS. This role requires teamwork, time management, and strong report writing skills. Join a community that values making a positive impact and access numerous career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Relevant industry experience in construction or engineering.
• Able to manage time and meet project deadlines.
• Proficient in English with strong report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Review design and technical documents for compliance.
• Visit sites for inspections and provide reports.
• Attend design update and site meetings for project management.

Skills

Technical report writing

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Understanding of Building Regulations

Education

Relevant qualification (e.g. MICWCI, MCIOB, MRICS)

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP’s Affordable Housing Team specialise in the delivery of residential and mixed use developments and also school buildings throughout the North East of England and beyond for Local Councils, Housing Associations, Care providers, Educational Establishments and Student Accommodation providers.

A little more about your role…

• Reviewing design, drawings, specifications, employer's requirements, contractor's proposals and other technical and contract documents as necessary.
• Advising on compliance with current Building Regulations, NHBC and other third-party accreditation requirements.
• Regularly visiting site to inspect the construction work (a minimum of 1 no. visits per site per week from Start on Site until Practical Completion).
• Providing weekly written reports on the quality of construction on site following the site inspections.
• Attending design updates meetings from Contract Award.
• Attending monthly site meetings and any other such meetings as are called for the management of the Contract (e.g. sample approvals meetings, design co-ordination meetings, specification review meetings etc).
• Attending pre-handover and handover quality inspections ('Snagging' and 'Back snagging' etc) and preparing and issuing of appropriate schedules and reports.
• Attending End of Defects Liability Period Inspections and preparing and issuing of appropriate schedules and reports.
• Undertaking factory visits for off-site construction projects.
• Desirable - fulfilling the Supervisor duties as described by the NEC3/4 Engineering and Construction Contract.

Your Team

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services consulting firms, delivering property and infrastructure projects on a local, national and international scale.

We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

We work with Public and Private sector organisations to design, build and optimise their property and infrastructure assets. From inception to delivery, we apply our combined expertise to achieve more from the entire built environment. We provide a unique blend of services and expertise, working with our clients to redefine, create and deliver the infrastructure and places where people will prosper.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

• Relevant industry experience and holding or working towards a relevant qualification (eg MICWCI, MCIOB, MRICS).
• Able to work and communicate as part of a multidisciplinary team providing technical guidance to clients and less experienced members of the team.
• Able to manage your own time to meet project deadlines.
• Proven ability to write accurate, clear, high quality reports in English.
• Shall have a sound technical knowledge including the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015, The Building Regulations, NHBC Standards.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can.Apply today.