Clerk of Works

A chartered surveying firm are currently seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to fulfil inspections on social housing contracts across Bristol and the surrounding area.

Clerk of Works Role/Responsibilities

• Undertake regular inspections of construction projects.
• Monitor and report on project progress, quality and workmanship.
• Produce high-quality professional reports supported by clear photographic evidence.
• Verify that works comply with contractual drawings, employer's requirements, warranty standards and Building Regulations.
• Identify and raise defects, discrepancies and quality concerns.
• Take ownership of defect trackers within site visit reports.
• Proactively obtain updates from site teams and ensure defect records remain accurate and current.
• Manage and undertake snagging, de-snagging and end-of-defects-liability-period inspections.
• Maintain project records in line with internal filing systems and quality assurance procedures.

Clerk of Works Skills

• Strong experience inspecting residential new-build or refurbishment projects.
• Excellent knowledge of building construction processes and workmanship standards.
• Good knowledge of standard forms of construction contract, including JCT and NEC.
• Membership of the ICWCI, CIOB is also welcomed.
• Experience using tablet-based inspection platforms such as Field View, PlanRadar or similar.
• The ability to produce clear, detailed and technically accurate written reports.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent organisation, time-management and deadline-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and MS Project.
• A full UK driving licence.

In Return?

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

• 25 days' annual leave, with additional leave linked to length of service.
• Up to 10 additional days of unpaid annual leave.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Mental Health First Aiders.
• Life assurance and pension contributions.
• Interest-free season ticket loans.
• Cycle-to-work and electric-car salary sacrifice schemes.
• Professional fees and funded qualifications.
• Career development

If you are a clerk of works, considering your opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James,

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