Senior Clerk of Works

TN United Kingdom; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Clerk of Works to oversee construction quality and compliance for residential projects. In this pivotal role, you will conduct regular site inspections, ensuring adherence to contractual standards and building regulations. Your expertise will help maintain strong client relationships and uphold the highest quality standards. This position offers the flexibility of home-based work with travel to various sites, providing an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the construction sector. Join a team that values professional growth and rewards dedication with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Generous Salary Package

Flexible Working Hours

Travel Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in inspecting new-build and refurbishment projects.
• Ability to write well-presented reports to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections to monitor construction work progress and quality.
• Prepare detailed reports and communicate defects to the appropriate parties.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Report Writing

Organization Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Knowledge

IT Skills (MS Word, Outlook)

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Clerk of Works ICWIC Accreditation

CIOB

CABE

RICS

IFE

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

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The successful candidate for this Senior Clerk of Works role will have experience in both new-build and refurbishment, as well as detailed knowledge of various forms of construction and ability in undertaking inspections of building works in progress.

Main responsibilities will include undertaking regular inspections of construction work to monitor progress and quality, verifying compliance with contractual drawings.

The work will also involve close liaison with Main Contractors’ site teams to review and advise on quality management.

This Senior Clerk of Works will be home based, with regular travel to new build residential sites around London (North of Thames), Essex, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Verifying compliance with contractual drawings, warranty standards and employer’s requirements
• Preparing written reports with supporting photographs to a high standard and submit in a timely way
• Completing regular 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.
• Organising snagging and end of defect inspections with the client
• Maintaining a good client relationship throughout
• Keeping yourself up to date with building regulations and compliance

Desired Skills and Experience

• Previous experience of inspecting new-build and refurbishment projects
• Experience of writing well-presented reports to a high standard
• Good organisation skills to be able to organise and prioritise your workload
• Great communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good up to date technical knowledge and the ability to read construction drawings
• IT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Word and Outlook (Excel is desirable but not essential)
• Full driving license required

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Clerk of Works ICWIC accredited / accreditation is highly desirable
• Other designations such CIOB, CABE, RICS, IFE will also be considered

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.

The vision of this employer is to be identified as a trusted client advisor, national in reach, local in service and selected for their quality and expertise in the build environment.

They pride themselves in reliable personal service, provided by motivated, professional technical experts.

They reward their hard-working staff with benefits and are keen to get you working towards professional qualifications.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Generous basic salary range of £50,000 to £55,000 dependant on experience
Package – to be confirmed with suitable candidates