Clerk of Works

Job Description

Great and unique opportunity to join this high profile and inspiring project. We are looking for a number of Clerk of Works to act on a number of schemes aiming to deliver world-class housing management services across a large and varied community development.

The work is focused on working with residents to design and deliver excellent housing services, and create 21st century model social housing, delivering deep retrofits that is carbon neutral by 2030.

The Role:

This unique role is an opportunity for someone who will relish the challenge to work with one of the most diverse and resilient communities in the UK, to oversee inter-dependant refurbishment upgrades that improve the performance of the buildings and homes we manage

The role requires the ability to analyse specifications, technical data and costs, whilst also being able to co-ordinate delivery on site and ensure exemplary health and safety practices. You will have experience of specifying and quality assuring a range of building elements that deliver high quality housing, whilst improving thermal performance and safety.

You will be required to oversee several projects concurrently and will have the opportunity to ensure the successful delivery of a range of building safety, carbon neutrality, and internal refurbishment works.

1. JOB PURPOSE:

• To act as an impartial, independent inspector of building works as specified. You will be responsible for ensuring that work is carried out to high standards, specification and schedule.
• You will ensure the correct materials are used, that the workmanship is of a high quality, and prices are accurate and in line with works agreed
• You will be a primary stakeholder that is working to ensure that the Council can deliver its ambitious capital works programme, ensuring that all social housing is carbon-neutral by 2030.

2. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

• Act as a primary stakeholder in supporting the delivery of the capital works programme
• Review contract documentation including drawings, specifications and contract conditions.
• Inspect construction works for compliance with contract documentation, contract instructions and good practice. Provide feedback to the project team in line with your findings.
• Advise upon the practical implications of implementing the designs and draw attention to any areas for improvement.
• Take measurements and samples on site to make sure that the work and the materials being used meet the specifications and quality standards
• Identify any specialist testing that may be required and witness whilst in progress; ensure that notes are taken and findings reported back to project managers.
• Inspect construction works for compliance with statutory regulations e.g. Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act and Control of Asbestos Regulations.
• Keep appropriate records of conditions and progress on site. Ensure that such records are comprehensive and well-structured to assist with the administration of the contract.
• Provide a weekly written report to other members of the project team as directed.
• Liaise with residents and resident groups to address any areas of dissatisfaction for example by recording concerns about site cleanliness and advising the contractor of the remedial measures required.
• Attend meetings what may be during or after hours as necessary. Present at meetings as necessary.
• Carry out inspections to record any defects which become apparent after the completion of works and pass those records to the appropriate person as identified within the contract.
• Ensure that the highest standards of probity are maintained through compliance with Financial Standing Orders and that any discrepancies are reported to line manager.

Your expert recruitment consultant is Trevor Parsons, call today on 0207 422 7377 or email t.parsons@edenbrown.com Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.