Clerk of Works

Our client is a successful multi-disciplinary construction consultancy providing a comprehensive range of professional services to the social housing sector. Established in the 1980s, the consultancy has over four decades of wide-ranging experience working with clients throughout the UK.

The Role

A fantastic opportunity for a Clerk of Works on a work-from-home basis to join an expanding team made up of Building Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers of varying experience, from university graduates to senior qualified professionals. As Clerk of Works, you will be the eyes and ears on site, ensuring that works are carried out to the highest standard, in accordance with drawings, specifications and contractual obligations. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining quality control and acting as a key link between contractors, consultants and clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor construction works on site for compliance with technical specifications, drawings and regulations

  • Ensure quality workmanship and materials, reporting any defects or deviations

  • Provide regular progress reports and photographic records

  • Attend site meetings and liaise closely with project teams, contractors and clients

  • Ensure health and safety practices are followed and escalate concerns where necessary

  • Prepare snagging and final inspection reports

  • Support the Employer’s Agent / Contract Administrator in ensuring smooth project delivery

You will need to be a strong team player with the determination to drive projects forward, whilst also having the ability to work independently and manage your own workload.

Ideal Candidate

  • RICS or CIOB accredited construction degree

  • MRICS / MCIOB / LICWCI qualification desirable but not essential

  • Minimum of 5 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally across both new build and refurbishment projects

  • Proven site-based experience providing similar services in a Clerk of Works capacity

  • Confident communicator with experience in client-facing roles

  • Ability to manage client relationships and service delivery on a project-by-project basis

  • Willingness to travel to various sites across the Midlands

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

  • A self-starter who can be trusted to work with a high degree of autonomy and self-motivation

  • Full UK driving licence

Professional Development

The consultancy actively encourages and supports continued professional development, both financially and professionally, and prides itself on fully supporting employees in achieving their career goals and ambitions.

What my client can offer?

  • Be part of a modern, growing and forward-thinking consultancy

  • Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Hybrid working environment

  • 9-day fortnight rota option to support work/life balance

  • Bonus schemes

  • 3–5% contributory pension scheme and four times salary life assurance

  • Regular performance and salary reviews to support career progression

  • Payment of professional institute training, examination and subscription fees

  • Fully funded training programme with regular in-house CPD events

  • Enjoyable social and team-building events organised and paid for by the company

This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career as a Clerk of Works within a supportive and progressive consultancy environment.