Location: Cambridge & Stansted areas
Rate: £200 - £300 per day (potentially negotiable)
Duration: 6 months initially, with potential for ongoing work beyond this
Commitment: 1 day per week
Payment: Umbrella or Limited Company
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Clerk of Works with a strong residential construction background to carry out regular quality inspections across a portfolio of new-build residential developments in the Cambridge and Stansted areas.
The projects include a mix of houses and apartments, with a particular focus on apartment schemes and developments incorporating affordable housing.
Working with established housebuilders, registered providers and local authority partnerships, including Clarion, the role will involve ensuring developments meet the required quality and affordable housing standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out weekly inspections across allocated residential developments.
- Inspect workmanship, materials and overall build quality.
- Identify defects and areas requiring remedial works.
- Produce weekly inspection reports with photographic evidence.
- Monitor quality against specifications, drawings and relevant standards.
- Liaise with Site Managers, contractors and client representatives.
Requirements
- Strong residential construction background, ideally Site Management or previous Clerk of Works experience.
- Experience with new-build houses and apartments.
- Good understanding of affordable housing and registered provider standards.
- Experience identifying defects and producing inspection reports.
- Valid CSCS Card essential.
- Professional qualifications advantageous, but time-served practical experience will be considered.
Approximately four sites across Cambridge and Stansted will require weekly inspections, with potential for additional work as the portfolio develops.
The ideal candidate will be a residentially biased Site Manager or Clerk of Works with a keen eye for detail and a good understanding of the quality standards expected by registered housing providers.
Freelance Clerk of Works - Residential in Cambridge employer: Morson Group
Morson Group is an exceptional employer, recognised as one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, offering a supportive family-run culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With 26 days of holiday, bespoke training programmes, and comprehensive mental health support, employees are empowered to grow and thrive in their roles, particularly within the dynamic Payroll team at our Salford office.
