Clerk of Works Team Leader

Maxim Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK seeks a Clerk of Works Team Leader to oversee residential projects. The role requires extensive experience in managing teams and understanding building regulations. Responsibilities include ensuring quality and timely delivery of projects while maintaining client relationships. This position offers a competitive salary, team-oriented environment, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

£45-48k negotiable salary

Discretionary bonus

Excellent contributory pension

Life assurance

Reimbursement of business travel expenses

Professional membership fees paid

Generous holiday allowance

Responsibilities

• Oversee residential building works for allocated sites.
• Perform general Clerk of Works duties.
• Manage staff and team resources.
• Coordinate project resources and commercial aspects.
• Conduct training and team building.
• Engage in business development.
• Liaise with clients.
• Ensure quality assurance.

Skills

In depth knowledge of Building Regulations

Management experience

Report writing

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Commercial aspects understanding

Business development

IT skills (Microsoft Office 360)

Education

Membership of a professional body (e.g., MICWCI, MCIOB)

Job description

Project Details

The role of Clerk of Works Team Leader will be to oversee the work of others including professionally qualified members of the team and be responsible for the work of several Clients. The successful Clerk of Works Team Leader candidate will have diverse and extensive range of experience.

This role would suit a Senior Clerk of Works looking to take the next step in their career and take on the challenges of managing their own. The successful Clerk of Works candidate would initially be managing a small team of Clerk of Works while performing Clerk of Works duties on their own residential new build projects.

The Clerk of Works Team Leader for this role will be home based, with regular travel to new build residential sites around Hertfordshire as required.

Responsibilities and Duties

The duties and responsibilities of a Clerk of Works Team Leader will include :

• Overseeing residential building works for allocated sites to ensure quality, safety, and timely completion of project deliverables.
• General Clerk of Works duties
• Staff and team management
• Resource management / co-ordination
• Commercial management of projects
• Training / team building
• Business Development
• Client liaison
• Quality Assurance

Desired Skills and Experience

Suitable Clerk of Works Team leader candidate will have :

• In depth knowledge of Building Regulations and Warranty provider standards etc.
• Previous Management experience desirable.
• Great report writing skills, including being confident in reviewing team members reports and escalating potential issues at the appropriate time.
• Attention to detail / inquisitive nature.
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Appreciation of commercial aspects of team and project management.
• Confident in business development.
• Enthusiasm towards developing their career.
• IT skills, with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office 360.

Qualifications / Educational Requirements

• Membership of a professional body such, as MICWCI, MCIOB, MRICS, MCABE is required

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This employer is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy, committed to providing high-quality cost-effective solutions that exceed client expectations. They are able to offer successful Clerk of Works candidate a social office environment, with regular events arranged by sports & social committee such as BBQ’s, days out and Christmas parties etc.

Additionally, they offer great support with professional and career progression including regular training and annual reviews.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• £45-48k negotiable based on experience
• Discretionary bonus
• Excellent contributory pension
• Life assurance
• Reimbursement of business travel expenses
• Professional membership fees paid
• Generous holiday allowance with option to take extra leave and carry over unused leave.