Clerk of Works

Projects across the UK

Hybrid Working

Salary £55,000 + Car Allowance £5000 + Bonus £3000 + Pension + 25 Days Holiday

Blaymires Recruitment is representing the UK's leading fire safety and facade consultancy based in Hampshire is searching for a Clerk of Works.

The company works with a wide range of clients from social housing providers, landlords, private consortiums and management companies. They are presently overseeing the refurbishment and remediation of multiple facades / cladding projects on high rise residential buildings across the West Midlands and South.

They are looking for a Clerk of Works to ensure all Cladding and Facade elements of schemes are delivered safely and to the highest standard of workmanship.

This role would suit a Clerk of Works who has Cladding/Facades experience or a Clerk of Works with a general construction background.

The Role of the Clerk of Works

• Home/office working and attend site on a minimum of 1 day per week for the duration of the project or more depending on the stage of the project.
• Monitor site operations in relation to contract requirements governing quality of workmanship and materials and liaise with the Supervising Officer/Employer’s Agent.
• Draw attention to any issues noted relating to safety.
• Inspect a selection of materials delivered to site, including those of Sub-Contractors for compliance with the contract documents.
• Inform the Client and Contractor in writing of any materials found not to comply.
• Inspect works in progress, including those of Sub - Contractors throughout the project.
• Inform the Client and Contractor in writing of any materials and workmanship found not to comply. 
• Provide detailed written reports to the Client including any variations.
• Record the details of any occurrence or situation thought likely to cause delay or of any delays which do occur in relation to the Building Contract and inform the Client.
• Draw to the attention of the Client any apparent discrepancies noted on the drawings and between drawings  and specifications.
• Make spot checks on health and safety and fire safety matters.
• Witness tests, including retests, maintain records of location, dates, results and other relevant information, report as necessary.
• Carry out inspections at completion stages.
• Maintain records of variations and hidden work for the information of the Client.

Candidate requirements of the Clerk or Works:

• MICWCI qualified or have the equivalent experience (MCIOB, CABE, RICS, IFE). Advantage
• Full UK driver’s license.
• Happy to travel.
• Competent use of IT software particularly Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ideally, knowledge (and preferably a qualification) in fire stopping.
• Construction or Facade experience.

On Offer

• Salary £55,000 + Car Allowance £5000.
• Bonus up to £3000 per year.
• 25 Days Holiday
• Ongoing training
• Career development.
• Friendly and professional working environment.
• Home working.

If you would like to find out more then please contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment on (phone number removed).