Technical Director Clerk of Works

Maxim Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Head of Clerk of Works and Technical Director to lead and grow their successful Clerk of Works team. This role involves driving service excellence, managing client accounts, and overseeing quality management practices. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the building industry, strong managerial skills, and a commitment to quality. The consultancy values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a well-established firm.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 with time served)

In-house and external training and support

Bonuses and professional development assistance

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Clerk of Works role and building industry.
• Extensive experience in management within Clerk of Works.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quality of Clerk of Works service delivery across the business.
• Manage team resources and build relationships with key clients.
• Promote services and seek new project opportunities.

Skills

Building industry knowledge

Quality Management Systems

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Education

Degree in a Construction-related field

Job description

Head of Clerk of Works and Technical Director job role to develop and further grow an established and highly successful Clerk of Works team. You will be working for a dynamic, multi-disciplinary consultancy practice based in Leicester in the East Midlands.

Experienced Clerk of Works Managers or Technical Directors are invited to apply who can demonstrate a strong understanding of the Clerk of Works role and service and who understand the building and property industry. If you are ambitious and ready to manage and grow a fantastic Clerk of Works team in a professional consultancy environment, please get in touch with your updated CV.

As Clerk of Works Technical Director, you will be instrumental in leading and advancing Clerk of Works services, driving the growth of the business.

You will be responsible for the overall quality of the Clerk of Works output, strategic direction, and key client account management while overseeing the training, development, and resource management of the Clerk of Works team.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Take overall responsibility for the quality of the Clerk of Works service delivery across the business and contribute to the strategic direction of the business.
• Act as the lead for all Clerk of Works service delivery, ensuring client satisfaction and service excellence, and oversee project appointments, invoicing, and scheme profitability.
• Manage team resources and workloads effectively to meet project requirements.
• Take responsibility for allocated Key Client Accounts, building a relationship with Key Clients, ensuring complete satisfaction with services, and nurturing new work opportunities, and ensuring the high-standard delivery of Clerk of Works services.
• Actively seek new project opportunities and promote the services of the business at every opportunity including attending and involvement in appropriate networking and marketing events.
• Lead the development and growth of the Quality Management System, ensuring continuous improvement in quality management practices. Also promoting and maintaining quality standards across all areas of work.
• Train, coach, and develop the Clerk of Works team, ensuring high levels of technical quality, including the preparation and presentation of in-house CPD events.

Desired Skills and Experience

• A wide understanding of the building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, methods, and legal requirements.
• Extensive experience as a Senior Manager within Clerk of Works for either a Private Practice, Construction Company or related organisation.
• Proficiency in Quality Management Systems.
• Experience in running large, complex projects.
• Strategically minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and managerial skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ideally, ICWCI qualified.
• Driving licence required.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Degree in a Construction-based subject-related field desired.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This employer and long-term Maxim client, is a premium construction consultancy providing many service lines to clients within the building construction sector.
For many years, they have had a strong order book of work, providing cost, project management and technical Clerk of Works services on a range of projects including social housing, housing, student accommodation, healthcare, care home, industrial, religious, heritage/conservation and insurance-related work.

Diversity, inclusion and well-being are an important part of this employer’s culture and values, and they work to industry-leading Quality Management standards, both externally and internally.

They reward their hard-working staff with generous salaries, bonuses, and assistance with professional development and are happy to cover professional fees.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Competitive salary with regular performance and salary reviews.
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 with time served).
• In-house and external training and support.

Steve Thomas is our specialist consultant managing this position.

0800 689 4841
(Office hours 9.30 to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)

London, Home Counties, Midlands, East Midlands & Northern UK.