Clerk of Works

Clerk of Works

Temporary, Full Time
Initial 12-Month Contract
£350 per day (Umbrella)

We are recruiting a Clerk of Works on an initial 12-month temporary contract. Please note that this role requires the successful candidate to be site-based for a minimum of three days per week.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile housing investment programme and play a key role in ensuring refurbishment and fire safety works are delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance, and safety across occupied residential properties.

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide independent Clerk of Works services, quality assurance, compliance monitoring, and technical inspection support across residential refurbishment and Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) programmes.
The role is responsible for ensuring that works are delivered in accordance with contract specifications, statutory requirements, fire safety regulations, and industry best practice, while maintaining a strong focus on resident safety and satisfaction.
This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining office, home, and site-based activities. Regular site visits are required to conduct inspections and assessments, including the use of inspection equipment where necessary.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake regular site inspections of major refurbishment and FRA works.
Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, Building Regulations, and fire safety standards.
Maintain detailed inspection records and photographic evidence.
Identify defects, non-conformances, and quality risks, reporting issues promptly and effectively.
Review contractor RAMS, work sequencing, and resident protection measures.
Attend site and project progress meetings, providing technical expertise and recommendations.
Monitor all aspects of construction quality, including fire stopping, compartmentation, and life-safety installations.
Liaise with Resident Liaison Officers regarding resident concerns relating to quality or safety.
Support Project Managers by identifying technical issues, risks, and programme concerns.
Maintain a robust audit trail suitable for leaseholder, regulatory, and tribunal scrutiny, ensuring regular reporting is completed.
Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist in the production of technical requirements, specifications, and position statements as required.

Essential Requirements

Strong knowledge of building construction and construction quality standards.
Experience working on occupied residential refurbishment projects.
Good understanding of fire safety principles, compartmentation, and passive fire protection measures.
Knowledge of Building Regulations, British Standards, and construction compliance requirements.
Ability to produce clear, accurate, and structured technical inspection reports.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve quality-related issues.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Full UK driving licence and ability to travel regularly to project sites