Clerk of Works

Maxim Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

A new Clerk of Works/Quality Control Inspector role with an exciting construction consultancy to carry out inspections around the Greater London region. Some of the work will include affordable housing developments.

Applications from Chartered Members of the Institute of Clerk of Works and Construction Inspectorate (ICWIC) are highly welcome.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Clerk of Works (Quality Control Inspector) to join an employer's friendly and professional team. They are looking for someone who can start as soon as possible to carry out inspections.

Location of work includes Greater London, Kent, and Sussex. Key areas in London include Southwark, Havering, and Wembley.

The suitable Clerk of Works candidate will be creative, collaborative, and work well with the construction and project team. A keen eye for detail and document/drawing review is a must to highlight areas of concern at an early stage so they can be investigated to improve reliability in build and end product.

The successful candidate will hold a full, clean driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities and Duties

The duties and responsibilities of a Clerk of Works will include, but not be limited to:

• Overseeing building works for allocated sites to ensure quality, safety, and timely completion of project deliverables.
• Ensuring assurance requirements are met based on regulatory compliance and the employer’s requirements.
• Completing inspections to record any defects identified throughout construction which become apparent after completion of works. Ensure these are communicated and escalated to the appropriate person as identified within the contract.
• Keeping yourself up to date with building regulations and compliance.
• Demonstrating a good understanding of the building and housing industry, having a basic technical and construction awareness and competence, and being able to show a good working knowledge of materials, trades, methods, and legal requirements.
• Preparing written reports with supporting photographs to a high standard and submitting them in a timely manner.
• Organising snagging and end of defect inspections with the client.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of different construction methods, materials, building regulations, fire safety measures, and installation.
• Previous experience as a Clerk of Works, Quality Manager, Site Manager, or in a building quality assurance role at an intermediate or more experienced level.
• Keen eye for detail and document/drawing review.
• Previous experience of inspecting residential projects.
• Good knowledge of building regulations and the ability to read construction drawings.
• Great team player.
• IT literate, with a high level of proficiency in MS Word and Outlook.
• Report writing skills.
• A driving license is required.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Clerk of Works ICWIC accreditation is highly desirable.
• Other designations such as CIOB, CABE, RICS, IFE will also be considered.
• A formal qualification in construction, engineering, or project management would be advantageous.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This employer is an interdisciplinary construction consultancy offering any combination of Quantity Surveying, Architectural, Building Surveying, Project Management, and Quality Control Inspection services.

They provide modern services in the residential and regeneration/mixed-use sectors for registered providers, local authorities, and house builders.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Pension.
• Further benefits – confirmed with suitable candidates.

Steve Thomas is our specialist consultant managing this position.

0800 689 4841
(Office hours 9.30 to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)

London, Home Counties, Midlands, East Midlands & Northern UK.

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