Are you an experienced Clerk of Works with a strong background in residential construction and looking for an exciting new opportunity?
We are working with a leading multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy looking to appoint an experienced Clerk of Works to join its established Construction team in Winchester.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of new-build housing and regeneration schemes, working alongside Housing Associations, Local Authorities and private residential developers.
You'll play a key role in monitoring construction quality, ensuring contractors deliver works in accordance with project specifications, building regulations and industry best practice.
The Role
As a Clerk of Works, your responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring construction works to ensure the highest standards of workmanship, materials and compliance.
- Undertaking regular site inspections, typically weekly or fortnightly, across residential construction projects.
- Producing detailed site inspection reports, recording progress, defects, observations and any areas of concern.
- Reviewing construction drawings, specifications and Employer's Requirements to assess compliance.
- Identifying and reporting construction defects, workmanship issues and potential risks.
- Monitoring contractor performance, site organisation, health and safety, labour and material storage.
- Providing technical feedback and guidance to ensure works comply with statutory regulations and industry best practice.
- Monitoring construction progress against agreed programmes and recording any weather-related delays.
- Reviewing Building Control and NHBC, Premier Guarantee or equivalent warranty inspections.
- Undertaking visual quality assurance inspections, snagging, de-snagging and property handover inspections.
- Attending site progress meetings and supporting the Employer's Agent and Project Management teams.
- Monitoring the resolution of defects and outstanding observations throughout the construction process.
- Supporting end-of-defects inspections and monitoring remedial works during the defects liability period.
- Assisting with quality checks on BREEAM residential and Home Quality Mark (HQM) projects where required.
Requirements
To be considered for this Clerk of Works position, you will ideally have:
- Significant experience working within residential construction, particularly new-build housing schemes.
- A strong understanding of building construction, materials and building pathology.
- Good knowledge of Building Regulations and NHBC building standards.
- Understanding of construction detailing, including fire safety and associated building compliance requirements.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively between contractors, clients and project teams.
- Strong organisational skills and a meticulous approach to quality control and reporting.
- Confidence using technology and digital reporting systems to produce site inspection reports.
- A current CSCS Card.
- A proactive attitude, ambition and willingness to continue developing your technical knowledge.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to join an established Construction team.
- Involvement in a varied portfolio of residential new-build and regeneration projects.
- Exposure to projects for Housing Associations, Local Authorities and private developers.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced Employer's Agents and Project Management professionals.
- Long-term career development within a growing multi-disciplinary consultancy.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Clerk of Works with a background in residential construction and a passion for delivering high-quality building projects, we'd like to hear from you.