Remote Clerk of Works – Inspections & QA

QuestGates Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced contributory pension

Performance related bonus

Enhanced family leave

Voluntary benefits schemes

Birthday holiday

Share purchase scheme with interest‑f>

Job summary

QuestGates Ltd is recruiting Clerk of Works for the Building Consultancy – Contractor Services division. The role involves inspecting properties under JCT contracts, performing RCAs, and auditing contractor work across the UK.

The successful candidates will work from home with regional travel, handling inspections, measurements and detailed reporting while maintaining high standards of customer service and technical accuracy. A full UK driving licence is required for regional travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential and commercial building construction methods.
• Ability to inspect, measure and identify defects across properties.
• Experience conducting site inspections and drafting detailed inspection reports.
• Monitoring construction quality and contractor performance on projects.
• Identifying workmanship issues and non-compliant works.
• Knowledge of construction health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertake inspections of properties on JCT contracts and perform progress/valuation inspections.
• Measure buildings and collect data for RCAs.
• Attend sites to complete audits and quality inspections.
• Create detailed site notes, sketches, photos and reports.
• Monitor workmanship, quality, progress against specifications and contracts.
• Escalate defects and safety concerns when needed.
• Liaise with policyholders, contractors, loss adjusters and insurers.
• Support delivery of insurance repair projects through inspection and QA.

Skills

Building methods

Inspection & defects

Site inspections

Quality monitoring

Defect identification

Health & safety

Communication skills

Time management

Customer-focused

Driving & travel

JCT contracts knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital surveying tools

Job description

QuestGates Ltd is recruiting Clerk of Works for the Building Consultancy – Contractor Services division. The role involves inspecting properties under JCT contracts, performing RCAs, and auditing contractor work across the UK.

The successful candidates will work from home with regional travel, handling inspections, measurements and detailed reporting while maintaining high standards of customer service and technical accuracy. A full UK driving licence is required for regional travel.