Average Clerk Works salary in the UK

An established Construction Consultancy is seeking a team-oriented Clerk of Works to join their close-knit team in the heart of Liverpool. With a family-run feel and a thriving team of 20, this consultancy predominantly works in the residential sector, focusing on projects such as apartments, houses, extra care facilities, and bungalows. The company serves a large client base, primarily housing associations across the Northwest, and prides itself on a supportive, honest, and personable team environment. The Clerk Of Works Role Key Responsibilities: Become familiar with Employers' Requirements, Contractors' Proposals, Contract Programme, drawings, and instructions to ensure work is carried out to the client's high standards.Ensure compliance with regulations, including CDM 2015, Planning Approvals, Building Regulations, and NHBC/Premier standards.Produce and issue weekly progress/observation reports, highlighting quality issues and actions taken.Regular site visits to monitor progress and ensure work meets specification and programme requirements.Attend Site Progress Meetings and inspect sample panels, mock-ups, and commissioning services installations.Inspect properties at snagging and Making Good Defects stages, creating and issuing lists to contractors and performing backchecks. The Clerk Of Works Be computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word).Have a full UK driving licence and car.Have excellent communication skills to develop strong relationships with project team members.Possess advanced knowledge of construction methods, technologies, regulations, and contracts (JCT).Have significant experience providing Clerk of Works services on new build developments, ideally for Housing Association clients.Be a member of ICWCI, CIOB, or equivalent professional bodies. In Return? £40,000- £50,00025 days holiday + bank holidays.Workplace pension.Family-oriented business with a strong focus on work-life balance-no expectations of working beyond hours.Flexibility to manage home life, with a standard 7.5-hour workday (flexible between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm).Annual performance-related bonus scheme.Regular team outings, including meals and social activities.Support for CPD and professional development.Networking opportunities.Travel allowance (40ppm in line with government rates). If you are an experienced Clerk of Works looking for an opportunity to work on impactful residential projects with a supportive, family-focused consultancy, contact Gemma Hughes at Brandon James on 01628-367-053. Ref: GH19382 Clerk Of Works / Consultancy / Housing Association / Residential / ICWCI / CIOB / Brandon James

Ecological Clerk of Works Cardiff £26,000-£40,000 I am pleased to announce that I am looking for an Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) to join a fantastic team in Cardiff! You will have the opportunity to work within an established consultancy who offer a range of ecological surveys ranging from specialist habitat and species surveys, impact assessments and biodiversity mitigation. Benefits: Flexible working hours.Generous holiday and benefits scheme.Fully supportive team. Responsibilities include: Being the vital point of contact for ecological matters on site.Monitoring construction risks associated with ecology.Providing input to continuous improvement of environmental processes, procedures and related forms. Requirements: Previous work experience in the ecology sector (preferably within a professional consultancy).Experience in conducting protected species surveys.An understanding of environmental and ecological impact assessment legislation and policy. You will be working on a range of exciting projects across South Wales. If you are an ecologist with good field experience interested in this line of work, then please do get in touch! Please contact Hannah Parker in the office at and send your CV to

A superb opportunity for an experienced Clerk of Works, or a professional with the necessary depth of UK construction industry exprience who is keen to make the transition to this specialism. Our client is a multi-disciplinary Practice of professional Chartered Surveyors and Construction Consultants, providing expert advice within the construction industry. They are renowned for providing bespoke, innovative and deliverable solutions, continually exceeding their Clients’ expectations. You will find the work challenging but rewarding, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing company you will be encouraged to perform at your best, work independently (organising your own diary) and as part of a team. The successful Clerk of Works candidate will have a range of sector experience, working across new build, refurbishment and maintenance projects. Job Role Study the contract drawings and schedules, and information produced by consultants and specialistsStudy the programme for issue of further informationStudy bills of quantities and/or specificationsStudy the Health and Safety Plan for the projectStudy relevant British Standards and Approved Codes of ConductEstablish lines of communication with the project Employer’s Agent, Quantity Surveyor, architect, the contractor’s site supervisory/project managerClarify with the Employer’s Agent the standards to be met under the contractIf requested, advise on materials, construction details, samples etc.Assemble and record documents supplied for use on site and clarify how they are expected to be usedBe able to record findings via report style methodIdeally ICWCI Please contact me to discuss things in greater detail.