Clerk of Works

Bennett & Game are working with a well-established, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy that provides professional services across the social housing sector. With a long history of delivering high-quality surveying and project management services, the business continues to grow and is now seeking a Clerk of Works to join their expanding team.

This is a home-based role covering Birmingham and the surrounding areas, working closely with Building Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors and Project Managers across a variety of new build and refurbishment schemes.

Clerk of Works Salary & Benefits

* Starting salary up to £45k DOE
* Car allowance
* Up to 30 days holiday + bank holidays
* Hybrid working and home-based flexibility
* 9-day fortnight rota option
* Bonus schemes
* 3-5 percent pension contribution
* Life assurance
* Payment of professional institute fees and examination costs
* Extensive training and CPD programme
* Regular performance and salary reviews
* Funded social and team-building events

Clerk of Works Job Overview

* Monitoring construction works on-site to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and regulations
* Checking quality of workmanship and materials, reporting defects or deviations
* Preparing progress reports, photographic records and inspection notes
* Attending site meetings and liaising with project teams, contractors and clients
* Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed and escalating issues where required
* Conducting snagging, final inspections and supporting contract administration functions
* Acting as a key link between site teams and consultancy staff to ensure smooth delivery

Clerk of Works Job Requirements

* RICS or CIOB accredited construction degree preferred
* MRICS, MCIOB or LICWCI desirable but not essential
* Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience, ideally across new build and refurbishment projects
* Proven site-based experience in a similar Clerk of Works or quality control role
* Strong communication and client-facing skills
* Ability to work autonomously with a high level of self-motivation
* Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Midlands

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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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