Clerk of Works – Central London
Role : Clerk of Works (Estates Capital Projects
)Contract : Permanent, Part-Time (21 hours/week, Monday–Wednesday
)Salary : £36,000 pro rata (£60,000 full-time equivalent
)Reporting to : Senior M&E Project Enginee
rLocation : Site-based at a major cultural and public venue in Central London
.
Main Purpo
seThis role is responsible for monitoring and inspecting construction, mechanical, and electrical (M&E) projects across a large, complex estate to ensure work is delivered safely, to specification, on time, and to a high standard of quality. Projects typically range from £50k to £5m and must be delivered with minimal disruption to day-to-day operations and public activitie
s.
Key Responsibilit
- iesInspect and monitor M&E installation work on si
- te.Ensure contractors comply with project specifications, standards, and regulatio
- ns.Review designs and specifications during project planning stag
- es.Conduct site inspections, testing, commissioning, and quality chec
- ks.Review contractor health and safety documentation (RAMS) and support audi
- ts.Record defects, snags, incidents, and progress repor
- ts.Liaise between contractors, project engineers, project managers, and internal stakeholde
- rs.Ensure accurate project records, as-built information, and O&M manuals are maintain
- ed.Support project meetings and provide technical feedba
ck.
Essential Requirem
- entsExperience as a Clerk of Works within construction, building infrastructure, or engineering proje
- cts.Good understanding of electrical and mechanical syst
- ems.Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schemat
- ics.Relevant engineering qualification (HNC, apprenticeship, or equivalent electrical/mechanical qualificati
- on).Knowledge
- of:UK Building Regulat
- ionsCDM
- 2015BS 7671 (18th Edit
- ion)Health & Safety legislation (HSAW, EWAR, COSHH, e
- tc.)Strong communication, reporting, and organisational ski
- lls.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneou
- sly.Comfortable working at height and in confined spa
ces.
Desirable Qualifications / Exper
- ienceAsbestos Aware
- ness.Lighting controls and DALI systems knowl
- edge.IPAF, PASMA, or Working at Height certifica
- tion.IOSH qualifica
- tion.ECS, CSCS, SSSTS, or SMSTS c
- ards.AutoCAD experi
ence.
Ideal Can
didateA practical, detail-oriented construction professional who can independently oversee quality, compliance, and workmanship on M&E projects while collaborating effectively with engineers, contractors, and stakeho
lders.
B
- enefitsPart-time role with a strong full-time equivalent
- salary.Diverse portfolio including sustainability initiatives, infrastructure upgrades, refurbishment works, and building services pr
- ojects.Competitive benefits package including pension, training and development opportunities, wellbeing support, and generous annual
