Clerk of Works in Wolverhampton

Clerk of Works / NEC Supervisor

Shrewsbury, Shropshire | Major Healthcare Project | Construction Consultancy

A leading independent construction and property consultancy is looking for an experienced Clerk of Works / NEC Supervisor to join its team in Shrewsbury, working on a significant hospital development.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Clerk of Works / NEC Supervisor to play an important role in the delivery of a large-scale healthcare project, providing an on-site presence and ensuring works are completed in accordance with the contract, drawings, specifications and required quality standards.

The Clerk of Works / NEC Supervisor Role

The successful clerk will be responsible for monitoring the quality and progress of construction works on site, identifying defects or non-compliant works and ensuring these are appropriately recorded and addressed.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out regular site inspections throughout the construction programme




• Monitoring workmanship, materials and construction quality




• Ensuring works comply with drawings, specifications and contractual requirements




• Undertaking duties associated with the NEC Supervisor role




• Identifying and recording defects, non-compliance and areas of concern




• Producing clear and detailed inspection reports




• Maintaining accurate photographic and written site records




• Monitoring progress against the agreed construction programme




• Attending project, progress and site meetings




• Liaising with contractors, consultants, client representatives and other stakeholders




• Supporting the wider project team in resolving quality and technical issues




• Ensuring relevant testing and inspections are undertaken and appropriately recorded




• Monitoring health and safety observations and escalating concerns where appropriate




• Supporting the successful handover and completion of the project

The Clerk of Works / NEC Supervisor

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Clerk of Works, NEC Supervisor, Site Inspector or in a similar construction quality role




• ICWCI or MCIOB




• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials and workmanship




• Experience working on large or technically complex construction projects




• A good understanding of NEC contracts, ideally including previous experience undertaking NEC Supervisor duties




• Excellent attention to detail




• Strong written reporting and record-keeping skills




• Previous experience working on healthcare, hospital or other major public-sector construction projects would be particularly advantageous.

In Return?

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000

• Company pension scheme




• Professional membership fees paid




• Structured training and personal development




• CPD courses and support towards professional qualifications




• Clear long-term career development plan




• Bi-annual career and progression reviews




• Opportunities for promotion and role diversification




• Private healthcare




• Death-in-service benefit




• Supportive and sociable Birmingham-based team




• Regular team events and social activities

REF: 22747MC