Clerk of Works

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 the UK's leading fire safety and facade consultancy based in Hampshire who 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 on 07498 987 851 or email: sb@blaymiresrecruitment.co.uk