Clerk of Works / Site Manager

Malvern College; Malvern; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Malvern is seeking a Clerk of Works / Site Manager responsible for managing construction and refurbishment projects on-site. You will ensure quality standards are met and provide essential support to contractors. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in overseeing construction works and possess excellent problem-solving skills. This role requires proactive coordination and effective management of multiple contractors while minimizing disruption to college operations.

Qualifications

• Experienced site professional with a strong background in supervising construction, refurbishment, and fit-out works.
• Sound knowledge of building fabric, construction processes, and statutory requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple contractors on live sites.

Responsibilities

• Answer contractor queries confidently and maintain momentum on site.
• Provide essential site-based support to ensure projects are delivered safely and on programme.
• Coordinate daily activities and provide clear direction to contractors.

Skills

Supervising construction works

Organisational skills

Proactive coordination

Problem-solving

Job description

Clerk of Works / Site Manager

This role requires a calm and professional approach, even under pressure. You will need to answer contractor queries confidently, escape complex issues appropriately, and maintain momentum on site through proactive coordination and problem‑solving. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality, you will safeguard the College’s standards and ensure that works represent best value.

You will be an experienced site professional with a strong background in supervising construction, refurbishment, and fit‑out works. With sound knowledge of building fabric, construction processes, and statutory requirements, you will provide essential site‑based support to ensure that projects are delivered safely, to specification, and on programme.

You will combine practical expertise with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple contractors on live sites. By maintaining a visible presence, coordinating daily activities, and providing clear direction, you will help ensure that both major capital projects and smaller schemes are delivered efficiently and with minimal disruption to College life.

The Department

The Estates Department at Malvern College manages the maintenance, operation, and development of a large and varied estate that includes academic buildings, boarding accommodation, historic property, and sports facilities. The department...