Clerk of Works Team Leader

Maxim Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Clerk of Works to lead a dedicated team in overseeing residential projects. This home-based role, requiring regular travel, offers the chance to manage a small team while ensuring quality and safety on new builds. Ideal for those ready to step up in their careers, the position promises diverse responsibilities, including commercial management and business development. The company fosters a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and a vibrant social atmosphere. If you're passionate about construction and team leadership, this role is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Excellent contributory pension

Life assurance

Reimbursement of business travel expenses

Professional membership fees paid

Generous holiday allowance

Option to take extra leave

Carry over unused leave

Social office environment

Regular team events

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of Building Regulations and warranty standards is essential.
• Great report writing skills and effective communication are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee residential building works to ensure quality and safety.
• Manage a small team and handle resource coordination for projects.

Skills

Building Regulations knowledge

Report writing skills

Effective communication

Commercial management

Business development

IT skills (Microsoft Office 360)

Education

Membership of a professional body (MICWCI, MCIOB, MRICS, MCABE)

Tools

Microsoft Office 360

Job description

A new opportunity for a Senior Clerk of Works to join a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy as a Clerk of Works Team Leader. Clerk of Works Team Leader will be responsible for a small team of Clerk of Works and inspecting new build projects.

This is a home-based role, with regular travel covering Oxfordshire, London (North of Thames), Essex, Hertfordshire.

Applications from Chartered Members of the Institute of Clerk of Works and Construction Inspectorate ICWIC are highly welcome (other professional bodies also desirable).

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 London (North of Thames), Essex, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire.

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
• 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.
• Great report writing skills, including being confident in reviewing team members reports and escalating potential issues at the appropriate time.
• 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 BBQs, days out and Christmas parties.

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

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

£50-55k 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.

Daria Tkach is our specialist consultant managing this position.

0203 710 8098
(Office hours 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)