Clerk of Works (Home-based)

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.

Clerk of Works

Home-based covering Norfolk/Suffolk
Full time

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 East Anglia.

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) or CIOB

• 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)

What we offer

People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we invest in them at every stage of their career. We are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold award, which we believe demonstrates our commitment to nurturing our people. Structured Apprenticeships and work experience opportunities are available across the organisation to support those at the beginning of their careers. We also have career development pathways to help you understand and structure your professional development.

We provide a range of benefits including hybrid working, the option to buy and sell annual leave, enhanced annual leave for long service, sponsorship for qualifications, a recruitment referral bonus scheme, enhanced family leave policies, an employee assistance programme, and more!

Who we are

We’re a multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy with offices in Orpington, London, Birmingham, Essex, Cambridge, and Hampshire. With 80 years of experience of delivering award-winning projects across all major sectors, we’re committed to making a positive difference in the communities we serve.

Our vision is to be identified as a trusted client advisor; national in reach, local in service, and selected for our quality and expertise in the built environment. Our brilliant team consists of individuals who are passionate about delivering the best results and continuously demonstrate why our clients choose us to help bring their projects to life. You can find out more about our work on our website www.calfordseaden.com

Our values are integral in everything we do. They shape the way we work with clients and each other. Our values are:

• Collaboration - Being one team and supporting each other to achieve the best results and maximise our potential.

• Authenticity - Being true to ourselves and others and celebrating our differences.

• Giving Back - Recognizing and embracing the need for our work to have a positive social impact.

• Excellence - Striving to be up with the best and at the forefront of what we do.

• Support - Providing investment, encouragement and support to bring out the best in our People.

• Integrity - Being honest and doing the right thing

If you are a talented individual, with a commercial mind, and align to our values, please apply. If this job isn’t quite right for you but you would like to start or progress a career within our construction consultancy, please connect with us so you can be notified about relevant future vacancies.

calfordseaden is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to supporting the principles of equality of opportunity in employment, training, and service delivery.