Clerk Of Works

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- £50,000
• 25 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