Clerk of Works

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Clerk of Works on a 3 months contract with the possibility of further extension.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide a Clerk of Works service across the full range of work undertaken by the client and occasionally deputise for the Capital Works Quality Manager.
• Agree joint quality control procedures with the constructor/contractor in accordance with client’s requirements and audit such procedures and records to ensure that quality control inspections are effective and efficient.
• Maintain a critical but constructive relationship with the contractor’s supervisory staff.
• Examine specifications and drawings and ensure that any aspects which are not satisfactory are rectified
• Carry out site visits at least weekly, to all sites to ensure that materials, construction standards and site practices meet client’s requirements prepare a Health and Safety report
• Record the outcome of these visits and report to the Project Manager
• Inspect finished work, prepare schedules of, and supervise, remedial works and provide certification of standards of work. Schedule snagging items and defects at practical completion and at the end of the defects liability period.
• Prepare specifications and issue direct orders to the contractor for various minor works and defects, subject to approval of financial implications by the Project Manager
• Carry out duties to meet Health and Safety regulations, including CDM regulations on site and to monitor and instruct contractors/constructors on Health and Safety and Employment Practices

Requirements:

• Membership of the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate and/or CIOB, or equivalent
• Construction related HND or Degree
• Ideally hold a formal H & S qualification
• Local Authority experience

If you are interested, please apply or contact Inesa for more information!