Location: Hybrid – Site visits across Essex and London Boroughs
Rate: £32.97 per hour (Umbrella LTD) / £29.25 PAYE
Contract: Ongoing Temporary
Start: ASAP
DBS: Basic Disclosure Required
We’re working with a housing client in London who is looking to appoint a Clerk of Works to oversee multiple projects, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance across a diverse range of sites. This is a hybrid role, requiring 2–3 days of on-site inspections weekly and a mandatory team day in the office every Thursday.
The successful candidate will ideally have a trade background or be a member of the Institute of Clerks of Works. A practical approach, technical expertise, and strong reporting skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspect materials and works on site for quality and contract compliance.
- Attend weekly WIP and handover inspections to monitor progress and standards.
- Provide detailed reports post-visit, including photographic evidence and key issues.
- Investigate and resolve service complaints, delivering recommendations.
- Liaise with contractors, attend meetings, and review applications for payment.
- Experience in a Clerk of Works, site inspection, or building quality role.
- Background in construction, trade, or property management.
- Membership of the Institute of Clerks of Works (desirable).
- Strong knowledge of construction practices, building regulations, and health & safety compliance.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites.
- Basic DBS check (essential).
