Clerk of Works

calfordseaden is a leading multi-disciplined construction and property consultancy. We provide a definitive range of services to the UK building and construction industry covering civil and structural engineering; chartered building and quantity surveying; project management; architecture and master planning; mechanical and electrical engineering; sustainability; fire consultancy, building information modelling (BIM); and health and safety.

The 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 London and 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 skills
• Ability 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)