Senior Clerk of Works

Bouygues Construction; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Clerk of Works for a full-time position on a fixed-term contract in South Kesteven, England. The role involves overseeing quality assurance in the precast concrete fabrication process, working onsite to ensure compliance with specifications and industry standards. Candidates should demonstrate a background in construction with proven abilities in risk management and quality oversight. This position offers competitive benefits and the chance to make an impact in the construction sector.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Clerk of Works or similar role.
• Relevant qualifications in construction or civil engineering.
• Experience with risk management processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee progress in precast concrete fabrication factories.
• Conduct factory quality control inspections.
• Participate in quality meetings to define requirements.

Skills

Clerk of Works experience

Construction/civils qualifications

Risk management

Knowledge of building techniques

IT skills in MS Office

Job description

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Job Description

Senior Clerk of Works

Job Location City: Byley, Grantham

Country/Region: United Kingdom

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Remote/Onsite: On-site/Office based

Travel Requirements: Weekly travel required

Requisition ID: 2649
Information at a Glance

Bouygues UK is offering a unique opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented Clerk of Works to join us on a 1-year Fixed Term Contract.

Based at our concrete subcontractor's factories in Grantham and Byley, you'll be at the forefront of quality assurance, ensuring our high standards are met before components are dispatched to our student accommodation site in Exeter.

Bouygues UK is offering a unique opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Clerk of Works to join us on a 1-year Fixed Term Contract.

Based at our concrete subcontractor's factories in Grantham and Byley, you'll be at the forefront of quality assurance, ensuring our high standards are met before components are dispatched to our student accommodation site in Exeter.

This is the perfect role for someone who thrives working independently, enjoys a high degree of autonomy, and wants to make a significant impact. The successful candidate would need to be willing to travel between the two factory locations.

Job Purpose and Scope

• To oversee progress in the factories of our concrete subcontractor for precast manufacture. Works to monitor are precast concrete fabrication, insulated and bricked finished structural panels, window installations and inserts for MEP and other packages before dispatch to site.

Accountabilities and key tasks

• Conduct factory QC inspections to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and best practice.
• Participate in project setup and quality meetings to define QC requirements and understand project scope.
• Carry out risk analysis with the project team and highlight non-compliance issues.
• Monitor and sign off observations raised on the QC inspection reports.
• Assess the QC data to propose corrective or preventive actions.
• Share quality standards with site teams through workshops and team building.
• Liaise with the appropriate external representatives if required in relation to QC issues
• Support implementation of continuous improvement processes, including scorecards and setting targets.
• Work with Commercial and Façade teams to track progress and assess vesting requirements.

About You

• Proven experience as a Clerk of Works or similar
• Relevant construction/civils qualifications and experience
• Risk management experience
• Knowledge of building techniques and best practice
• Autonomous, meticulous and results-driven
• Good IT skills in MS Office

Why Bouygues UK

Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture, we look for people who demonstrate our key values - Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing. We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
• pension scheme
• life insurance
• private medical insurance
• BY Extra - opt into lifestyle benefits
• Volunteering opportunities

Bouygues Construction UK was awarded the Top Employers United Kingdom and Top Employers Europe certification!

Together with our partners and clients, Bouygues UK delivers award-winning construction, development and regeneration projects to the most exacting standards across public and commercial private sectors.

Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets.

With annual sales of over €32 billion and operations in over 100 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.