Average Clerk Works salary in the UK

Job Title: Building Clerk of Works Location: Field Based/home working (Primarily covering the whole of Yorkshire and some areas of the northwest) Salary: £35,000 to £42,000 pro rata depending on experience Job type: Permanent - Full time & Part time positions available - no weekend work About Us: Are you an experienced Building Clerk of Works who is looking for an opportunity to work on some really great and varied projects ranging in value from £250K to £35M. Or Are you currently working as a Freelance Building Clerk of works and want some security of guaranteed work or Site manager with a trade background, and are ready for the next step in your career? - Are you looking for a new exciting challenge? - Have you got an eye for detail? If you can answer YES to the above, then we have a fantastic opportunity within our growing business. We an independent consultancy providing high quality, traditional Clerks of Works and site inspections services to private and public sector clients, including housing associations and the NHS. Role and Responsibilities: Clerks of works, also known as Site Inspectors, Site Supervisors or Building Quality Officers The role of the clerk of works is making sure that work is carried out to the client's standards, specification, correct materials, workmanship, and to schedule, In most cases, the specifications are prepared by architects or engineers employed by the client. We provide reassurance that works being carried out are in line with the contract documents and best practice. This is achieved through detailed inspections throughout the building process. Monitor the progress against the clients programme for an independent view of the contract at any given stage.Reviewing drawings to ensure that the schemes are being built as planned and query any discrepanciesWitness and record all necessary tests, inspections, on behalf of the client.Clerk of works can either be on site full time or make regular weekly visits to siteImpartiality ensure value for money for the client even though it may not be obvious at the time,Act as the client's eyes and ears on site, by anticipating problems in advance to prevent abortive works on site and time wasted.Maintain a good relationship with the client and the design team by keeping in regular communication, attending site meetings, and issue weekly reports.You will be required to travel to different locations for this role. The areas of work will include the whole of Yorkshire with the occasional schemes further afield in the North West - Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, Liverpool etc.. The Candidate: Have a wide understanding of the building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, methods, and legal requirementsExperience working on schemes within hospital environments (desirable)Experiences working on schemes within social housing environments (desirable)Able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of various forms of constructionExcellent IT skills (Word, outlook, PDF) use iPad tablets on site for writing reports and viewing documents/drawingsOwn car (essential)Member of ICWCI (desirable)Have an up to date CSCS card (essential)Must complete an enhanced DBS check once successful in the role Benefits: Competitive salaryMileage allowanceCompany mobile phoneCompany MacBook and iPadCompany pensionCompetitive annual leave, plus bank holidays Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Clerk of the Works, Clerks of Works, Senior Site Manager, Works Inspector, Site Manager, Site Inspector, Construction Site Manager, Inspector, Construction, Clerk of Works, Building Controller, Site Management may also be considered for this role.

We have an opportunity for a MICWCI qualified Clerk of Works to join our multi- disciplinary practice. The role will be home based covering projects in North London and the surrounding areas. You will be a member of the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate GB and be able to demonstrate an ability in undertaking inspections of building works on new build construction projects or refurbishment projects. You will need to be confident in liaising with Building Contractors and preparing detailed reports for Employer’s Agents and Project Management. The work will involve undertaking regular inspections of predominantly residential new build or refurbishment projects to monitor progress, verifying compliance with contractual drawings, warranty standards and employer’s requirements. You will need the ability to identify discrepancies and defects, prepare written reports with supporting photographs and on regular intervals organise and undertake snagging and end of defect inspections with the Client in attendance. What you’ll be doing: Undertake regular site visits of construction projects.Produce high quality, timely professional reports.Monitor and report on project progress.Verify compliance of contractual drawings, employers’ requirements, warranty provider standards & Building Regulations with construction works.Identify defects and discrepancies.Take ownership of defect trackers in Site Visit Reports: chase, review and discuss information from site to keeping trackers current and up to date.Manage and undertake snagging, de-snagging and end of defect inspections.Ensure project filing is up to date and aligned with company filing systems and QA processes. What you’ll need: Qualifications Membership of Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI)Full UK driving license Knowledge Excellent knowledge and understanding of building construction.A good knowledge of the standard forms of construction contracts including the JCT & NEC.Experienced in the use of tablet-based inspection software i.e. Field view, PlanRadar etc. Skills: Good interpersonal skillsAbility to research new construction techniques and products.Ability to produce high quality written reports in good English (using professional and technical language).Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, excel, MS Project)

Clerk of Works required to work for a large consultancy on a local authority Voids contract. The Clerk of Works is required to start immediately, working with a close knit team on residential properties. Clerk of Works duties: Produce detailed weekly reports on progress and quality, highlighting any issues and necessary remedial actions.Conduct regular site visits to oversee project progress and ensure adherence to specifications.Ensure quality of works on site, timings of the project and material orders are all in line Manage the snagging and defect resolution process, ensuring issues are recorded, reported, and addressed efficiently The ideal candidate will: Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.Possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with project teams.Have a thorough understanding of construction methods & regulationsBring extensive experience as a Clerk of Works on residential projects, ideally with Housing Association clients. To register your interest in the Clerk of Works position, click apply now, or call Chelsie on .