Clerk of Works (ICP Projects)

Clerk of Works - ICP Projects
 
Role Overview
 
·Contract - Outside IR35
·Locations considered - Hull, Teeside and Newcastle
·Duration - 6-12 months with likely extension
·Hours per week - 40 per week
·Travel - Travel may be required to various sites
·Working arrangement - 3 days on site with opportunity to complete reports 2 days from home
 
We are seeking an experienced Clerk of Works (CoW) to support Independent Connections Provider (ICP) projects being delivered for adoption into the network. The role is responsible for ensuring construction quality, compliance, and adherence to approved designs, standards, and safety requirements across high-voltage electrical infrastructure schemes.

The CoW will act as our client's on-site representative, undertaking regular inspections, reporting, and quality assurance throughout the construction lifecycle.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Pre-Construction Phase
 
·Review project scope, design, drawings, and construction programme
·Identify key hold points and inspection requirements
·Attend pre-construction meetings
·Complete site inductions and access requirements
·Liaise directly with ICP contractors and establish working relationships
 
Construction Phase
 
·Undertake 1-3 site visits per week depending on programme activity
·Complete weekly inspection and audit reports covering:
oQuality assurance
oHealth & safety compliance
oProgramme progress tracking
·Monitor and report defects and non-conformances
·Maintain an active issue log and track resolution of site issues
·Coordinate all visits with ICP site teams
 
Key Inspection Hold Points
 
·Foundations, plinths, transformer bunds and structural bases
·Site setting out and positioning
·Excavation depth, ground conditions and formation works
·Reinforcement, ducting, earthing and formwork inspections
·Pre-pour checks including concrete quality and reinforcement compliance
·Concrete pours including cube testing and workmanship standards
·General construction compliance against approved drawings and specifications
 
Project Completion
 
·Undertake final site walkovers and produce snag lists
·Coordinate defect resolution with ICP and project teams
·Verify completion of outstanding works
·Support final adoption readiness for network integration
 
Reporting & Communication
 
·All formal reports submitted to the Project Engineer
·Record, photograph, and escalate all critical non-conformances
·No direct instruction to contractors (except for inspection/access coordination)
 
Example Schemes
 
Projects typically include:
·EHV outdoor compounds with switch/control rooms and transformer bunds
·Solar farm and generation connections
·Control room buildings with associated civils (ducting, roads, fencing)
·Cable sealing ends, switchgear and circuit breaker installations in existing substations
 
Key Requirements (Implied)
 
·Experience in civil engineering or electrical infrastructure delivery
·Strong understanding of QA/QC processes on construction sites
·Knowledge of CDM, HSE and construction compliance standards
·Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
·Strong reporting, communication and stakeholder coordination skills

FOOTNOTE:
 
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
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