M&E Clerk of Works

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Clerk of Works to join their dynamic team. This role involves inspecting construction projects to ensure they meet quality and compliance standards while promoting best practices in health and safety. You will be responsible for monitoring work quality, liaising with contractors and engineers, and maintaining thorough records. The company values a culture of openness and integrity, providing an environment that supports professional growth and career development. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about construction, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

33 days of holiday

Additional day off on birthday

Health cover and benefits

Annual company bonus

Company pension

Membership fees coverage

Career development support

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior supervisory role in Mechanical/Electrical.
• Extensive knowledge of building and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction work for quality and compliance with standards.
• Monitor progress and report to managers and clients.
• Maintain detailed records and assist in defect management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Customer service

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

Recognised Mechanical and/or Electrical qualification

Tools

Field View software

Job description

At Fulkers Bailey Russell, we're not just about delivering projects; we're about our impact, and our people – join us as a Clerk of Works as we continue an exciting period of growth and change.

Fulkers deliver exceptional professional construction consultancy services whilst striving to exceed clients’ expectations. We uphold a culture of openness, honesty and integrity and put these values at the heart of everything we do. We do this by ensuring our highly qualified staff are always on hand to be proactive and take fresh and innovative approaches when considering the needs of each client.

About you

As a Mechanical & Electrical Clerk of Works you will be responsible for inspecting construction work to ensure it meets the requirements of Quality, Compliance & British Standards.

What does the role involve?

• Inspecting the construction and installation of M&E and building elements, comparing it with drawings and specifications.
• Measuring and quality checking building materials.
• Monitoring the standards and quality of work, with consistency throughout the project.
• Promote best practice, health & safety, and risk mitigation.
• Monitoring progress and reporting to construction managers, architects, and clients.
• Keeping detailed records of work including photographs of work, showing measurements where applicable.
• Identifying snags and defects, assisting in the management of and closing of defects and where appropriate provide technical advice.
• Learning to use Field View and executing the above functions using the Field View software provided.
• Liaising with contractors, engineers, and surveyors.
• Preparing or assisting to prepare reports as required during the projects.
• Communicating clearly and comprehensively and ensuring that the how, why, what, where and when is included in your communication.
• Supporting requests or instructions by bundling photographs, drawings, sketches, and explanatory text in ‘data packs’, to adequately describe and illustrate the element of work.
• Checking that building regulations, health and safety, legal and ecological requirements are met.
• Working on construction sites, occasionally on multiple construction sites simultaneously.

Requirements

• Experience working in a senior supervisory role within a Mechanical / Electrical position.
• Ideally a recognised Mechanical and/or Electrical qualification.
• Being familiar with M&E contract documents and the reading of M&E drawings.
• Extensive knowledge of building and construction.
• Highly organised with strong time management.
• Competent in the use of a computer or hand-held device.
• Thoroughness and attentiveness to detail with the ability to analyse quality and performance.
• Analytical thinking skills and mathematical competence.
• Confident and approachable with customer service skills.
• Ability to use your initiative, but also the awareness to verify with others when appropriate.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

Joining us at Fulkers Bailey Russell isn't just about being part of a great team—it's a thrilling journey packed with fantastic perks! We believe we are a great place to work and for people to develop their careers - we strive to satisfy the career aspirations of our people in a friendly, professional, environmentally and socially positive way. Here’s what’s on offer;

• Enjoy 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays), growing with an extra day after five years of service.
• An additional day off on your birthday.
• Health cover and benefits from day one and x 2 salary death in service coverage.
• Annual company bonus and salary review.
• A company pension.
• We cover membership fees for relevant professional bodies.
• Career development, chartership learning support and training opportunities to support your continuous growth.

Fulkers Bailey Russell is now a Certified B Corporation, meeting high standards of social and environmental performance. We're dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace - diversity in our team leads to creativity, innovation, and better business outcomes, and we promote equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. Join us and be part of a team that values and celebrates diversity.