Job Title: Clerk of Works

Type of Business: Public Sector

Location: Plymouth, London, Portsmouth, Larkhill & Scotland

Pay rate: Competitive rate

Contract:  6 months

Hours:  37 hours pw

IR35 : In Scope

GI Group has an exciting opportunity for a Clerk of Works to join a public sector client, helping to drive quality across construction, refurbishment and maintenance works.

You’ll be responsible for on-site quality inspections, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification and to the required standards, and producing clear reports on findings. This is a field-based role with 1 day per week office-based admin.

Key responsibilities:

·        Complete regular site inspections (workmanship, materials, compliance to specification/contract)

·        Identify and report defects, deviations and risks, and support mitigation actions

·        Monitor works including foundations, building envelope, services, fit-out, infrastructure and landscaping

·        Check compliance with site safety plans and raise any H&S concerns

·        Maintain issue/risk logs and contribute to lessons learned / continuous improvement

·        Build strong working relationships and support resolution of delivery issues (“no surprises” reporting)

Essential requirements:

·        Proven experience in a Clerk of Works / site inspection / quality assurance role (construction, maintenance or refurbishment)

·        Strong technical knowledge and confidence challenging poor workmanship/non-compliance

·        Strong written reporting and stakeholder communication skills

·        Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the assigned region

·        Good IT skills including the use of MS Office applications

Desirable: 

·        Professional Professional membership: ICWCI and/or CIOB (or working towards)

·        Public sector experience

·        Experience in housing / social housing

Hiring Contact: Joanne Smith

Agency: GI Group Recruitment Ltd

If you would like any further information about any vacancies before applying, please feel free to contact or on 07552 342472

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