Home-Based Clerk of Works & Site Inspector

EC Recruitment Group; Stonham Earl; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

EC Recruitment Group is seeking a Clerk of Works / Site Inspector for a home-based role covering Norfolk and Suffolk. You will travel from home to sites, inspect new-build and refurbishment projects, and produce clear reports for clients and project managers.

You will monitor compliance with drawings, Building Regulations and warranty standards, raise defects, maintain defect trackers, and liaise with contractors. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Previous Clerk of Works or directly relevant construction-inspection experience
• Strong knowledge of building construction, workmanship and quality standards
• Experience inspecting residential new-build and/or refurbishment projects
• Understanding of Building Regulations and warranty-provider standards
• Familiarity with JCT and NEC forms of contract
• Strong written reporting and interpersonal skills; Confidence using Microsoft Office and tablet-based inspection software
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Responsibilities

• Undertake regular inspections of new-build and refurbishment projects
• Monitor progress and verify that works comply with contractual drawings, employer's requirements, Building Regulations and warranty standards
• Identify and report on defects, discrepancies and workmanship issues
• Maintain accurate and current defect trackers
• Undertake snagging, de-snagging and end-of-defects inspections
• Produce detailed, timely inspection reports supported by photographs
• Liaise confidently with contractors, consultants, clients and project teams
• Maintain project records in accordance with company quality-assurance procedures

Skills

Regular inspections

Reporting

Quality inspection

Building Regulations knowledge

UK driving licence

Travel to sites

Education

ICWCI or CIOB membership desirable

Tools

Tablet-based inspection software

Microsoft Office

Job description

EC Recruitment Group is seeking a Clerk of Works / Site Inspector for a home-based role covering Norfolk and Suffolk. You will travel from home to sites, inspect new-build and refurbishment projects, and produce clear reports for clients and project managers.

You will monitor compliance with drawings, Building Regulations and warranty standards, raise defects, maintain defect trackers, and liaise with contractors. A full UK driving licence is required.