Clerk of Works

Pay Rate: -325 per day

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Clerk of Works (Mechanical & Electrical) to play a key role in delivering a major social housing capital works programme. Working closely with the Senior Project Manager (M&E), you will provide independent inspection and quality assurance across construction projects, helping to ensure works are delivered safely, compliantly and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities

• Inspect M&E and construction works to ensure compliance with specifications, drawings, contract requirements and industry standards.
• Monitor workmanship, materials and installation quality across projects.
• Review drawings, specifications and contract documentation
• Identify defects, quality issues and non-compliance, providing clear reports and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, Health & Safety legislation and asbestos requirements.
• Witness testing and commissioning activities where required.
• Produce weekly site inspection reports and maintain comprehensive project records.
• Liaise with contractors, project teams, residents and stakeholder groups to support successful project delivery.
• Carry out post-completion inspections and defect reviews.

• A construction trade, technical or management qualification.
• Experience inspecting construction works for compliance with contracts, regulations and industry good practice.
• Strong knowledge of construction technology and building contracts.
• A good understanding of Health & Safety legislation within construction environments.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and contract documents
• Excellent report writing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Competency using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.

• Opportunity to work on high-profile housing improvement and regeneration projects.
• Competitive local authority salary and benefits package.
• A collaborative environment focused on quality, resident satisfaction and continuous improvement.