Senior Mechanical Clerk of Works

Warwickshire County Council; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Vivup benefits

Professional development

Job summary

The senior post sits in the Compliance & Risk team at Warwickshire County Council, delivering construction and building services projects for schools and corporate facilities. The role focuses on inspecting plant and services, witnessing testing, and identifying defects to secure on-site quality and NEC4 compliance.

Hybrid working is offered, and the post requires clear spoken English to liaise with the public.

Qualifications

• Practical construction experience.
• Background in Clerk of Works, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Inspection, Site Supervision or Construction Quality Assurance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect mechanical and building services installations on construction projects.
• Monitor quality, compliance and workmanship on site.
• Witness testing and commissioning activities.
• Work alongside project managers, design teams and contractors.
• Identify defects and support their resolution.
• Provide professional technical advice and assurance.
• Support NEC contract delivery arrangements.
• Undertake NEC4 Supervisor duties where required.

Skills

Excellent technical knowledge

Fluent English

Job description

This senior post sits in the Compliance & Risk team at Warwickshire County Council, which delivers construction and building services projects for schools, corporate buildings and specialist facilities. The core of the work is inspecting mechanical and building services installations, witnessing testing and commissioning, and identifying and resolving defects on site. Hybrid working is offered, and NEC4 Supervisor duties are taken on where the contract requires them. The Fluency Duty is Required, so accurate spoken English to the public is essential.

What the job involves

• Inspect mechanical and building services installations on construction projects
• Monitor quality, compliance and workmanship on site
• Witness testing and commissioning activities
• Work alongside project managers, design teams and contractors
• Identify defects and support their resolution
• Provide professional technical advice and assurance
• Support NEC contract delivery arrangements
• Undertake NEC4 Supervisor duties where required

What's required

Experience

• Practical construction experience
• Background in Clerk of Works, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Inspection, Site Supervision or Construction Quality Assurance

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent technical knowledge
• Accurate spoken English to advise the public (Fluency Duty: Required)

Other

• Passion for delivering quality outcomes
• Works collaboratively and builds positive working relationships

What's offered

• Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution typically around 19 percent
• Agile and hybrid working
• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas
• Access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform
• Access to professional development and training