Job Description
Senior Clerk of Works
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M4 Corridor
Hours: 35 hours per week
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We are working with a well-established, multidisciplinary built environment consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Clerk of Works to fulfil inspections on residential projects across the M4 Corridor - West Country
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Alongside managing your own projects, you will also support the development of junior colleagues and help maintain consistently high standards across the wider Clerk of Works service.
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Senior Clerk of Works Role/Responsibilities
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- Undertake regular inspections of construction projects.
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- Monitor and report on project progress, quality and workmanship.
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- Produce high-quality professional reports supported by clear photographic evidence.
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- Verify that works comply with contractual drawings, employer's requirements, warranty standards and Building Regulations.
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- Identify and raise defects, discrepancies and quality concerns.
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- Take ownership of defect trackers within site visit reports.
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- Proactively obtain updates from site teams and ensure defect records remain accurate and current.
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- Manage and undertake snagging, de-snagging and end-of-defects-liability-period inspections.
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- Maintain project records in line with internal filing systems and quality assurance procedures.
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- Support junior colleagues with their professional and technical development.
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Senior Clerk of Works Skills
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- Strong experience inspecting residential new-build or refurbishment projects.
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- Excellent knowledge of building construction processes and workmanship standards.
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- Good knowledge of standard forms of construction contract, including JCT and NEC.
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- Membership of the ICWCI or the CIOB,
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- Experience using tablet-based inspection platforms such as Field View, PlanRadar or similar.
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- The ability to produce clear, detailed and technically accurate written reports.
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- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
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- Excellent organisation, time-management and deadline-management skills.
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- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel and MS Project.
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- A full UK driving licence.
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In Return?
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Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
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- 25 days' annual leave, with additional leave linked to length of service.
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- The option to buy and sell annual leave.
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- Up to 10 additional days of unpaid annual leave.
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- Hybrid and flexible working options.
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- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Mental Health First Aiders.
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- Life assurance and pension contributions.
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- Interest-free season ticket loans.
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- Cycle-to-work and electric-car salary sacrifice schemes.
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- Professional fees and funded qualifications.
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- Career development and access to e-learning.
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- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, adoption leave, parental leave and fertility leave.
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- Retail and gym discounts.
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- Regular social events.
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If you are a clerk of works, considering your opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James,
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REF:22677
Senior Clerk of Works in Bristol employer: Brandon James Ltd
Brandon James Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Oxford where innovation and collaboration thrive. With competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and a strong focus on professional development, employees are empowered to grow their careers while managing exciting projects and key client relationships. Join a team that values leadership and fosters a culture of excellence, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in Quantity Surveying.
