Clerk of Works in Orkney

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for monitoring contractors and building works on site, ensuring compliance with specifications, quality standards, statutory regulations, and project programmes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Monitoring building contracts and reporting on contract compliance, workmanship quality, and progress.
• Undertaking regular site inspections and instructing contractors within the terms of the contract.
• Coordinating multiple trade contractors and supporting contract administration activities.
• Acting as the Organisation's representative across maintenance, repair, and improvement projects.
• Issuing orders for reactive repairs, monitoring works, inspecting completed works, and verifying contractor invoices.
• Attending site meetings and preparing regular progress reports.
• Producing specifications and obtaining quotations for building works.
• Liaising with building users, tenants, contractors, consultants, and client representatives.
• Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, Scottish Technical Standards, CDM requirements, and Health and Safety regulations.

We are keen to speak with candidates who have experience as a Clerk of Works, Site Supervisor, Site Manager, Building Inspector, or Maintenance Surveyor.