Clerk of Works
Projects across the UK
Hybrid Working
Salary £55,000 + Car Allowance £5000 + Bonus £3000 + Pension + 25 Days Holiday
Blaymires Recruitment is representing theUK's leading fire safety and facade consultancy based in Hampshire is searching for a Clerk of Works.
The company works with a wide range of clients from social housing providers, landlords, private consortiums and management companies. They are presently overseeing the refurbishment and remediation of multiple facades / cladding projects on high rise residential buildings across the West Midlands and South.
They are looking for a Clerk of Works to ensure all Cladding and Facade elements of schemes are delivered safely and to the highest standard of workmanship.
This role would suit a Clerk of Works who has Cladding/Facades experience or a Clerk of Works with a general construction background.
The Role of the Clerk of Works
- Home/office working and attend site on a minimum of 1 day per week for the duration of the project or more depending on the stage of the project.
- Monitor site operations in relation to contract requirements governing quality of workmanship and materials and liaise with the Supervising Officer/Employer's Agent.
- Draw attention to any issues noted relating to safety.
- Inspect a selection of materials delivered to site, including those of Sub-Contractors for compliance with the contract documents.
- Inform the Client and Contractor in writing of any materials found not to comply.
- Inspect works in progress, including those of Sub - Contractors throughout the project.
- Inform the Client and Contractor in writing of any materials and workmanship found not to comply.
- Provide detailed written reports to the Client including any variations.
- Record the details of any occurrence or situation thought likely to cause delay or of any delays which do occur in relation to the Building Contract and inform the Client.
- Draw to the attention of the Client any apparent discrepancies noted on the drawings and between drawings and specifications.
- Make spot checks on health and safety and fire safety matters.
- Witness tests, including retests, maintain records of location, dates, results and other relevant information, report as necessary.
- Carry out inspections at completion stages.
- Maintain records of variations and hidden work for the information of the Client.
Candidate requirements of the Clerk or Works:
- MICWCI qualified or have the equivalent experience (MCIOB, CABE, RICS, IFE). Advantage
- Full UK driver's license.
- Happy to travel.
- Competent use of IT software particularly Word, Outlook and Excel.
- Ideally, knowledge (and preferably a qualification) in fire stopping.
- Construction or Facade experience.
On Offer
- Salary £55,000 + Car Allowance £5000.
- Bonus up to £3000 per year.
- 25 Days Holiday
- Ongoing training
- Career development.
- Friendly and professional working environment.
- Home working.
If you would like to find out more then please contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment.