About the role
Job Title: Clerk of Works
Type of Business: Public Sector
Location: Plymouth, London, Portsmouth, Larkhill & Scotland
Pay rate: Competitive rate
Contract: 6 months
Hours: 37 hours pw
IR35 : In Scope
GI Group has an exciting opportunity for a Clerk of Works to join a public sector client, helping to drive quality across construction, refurbishment and maintenance works.
You’ll be responsible for on-site quality inspections, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification and to the required standards, and producing clear reports on findings. This is a field-based role with 1 day per week office-based admin.
Key responsibilities:
· Complete regular site inspections (workmanship, materials, compliance to specification/contract)
· Identify and report defects, deviations and risks, and support mitigation actions
· Monitor works including foundations, building envelope, services, fit-out, infrastructure and landscaping
· Check compliance with site safety plans and raise any H&S concerns
· Maintain issue/risk logs and contribute to lessons learned / continuous improvement
· Build strong working relationships and support resolution of delivery issues (“no surprises” reporting)
Essential requirements:
· Proven experience in a Clerk of Works / site inspection / quality assurance role (construction, maintenance or refurbishment)
· Strong technical knowledge and confidence challenging poor workmanship/non-compliance
· Strong written reporting and stakeholder communication skills
· Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the assigned region
· Good IT skills including the use of MS Office applications
Desirable:
· Professional Professional membership: ICWCI and/or CIOB (or working towards)
· Public sector experience
· Experience in housing / social housing
Hiring Contact : Joanne Smith
Agency: GI Group Recruitment Ltd
If you would like any further information about any vacancies before applying, please feel free to contact Joanne.Smith@gigroup.com or on 07552 342472
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