Clerk Of Works (Building)

Posted 06 February 2018
Salary Up to £24 per hour
Job type Contract
Discipline Housing
ReferenceHousing21_1517909856
Contact NameBronte Boland

Job description

Clerk of Work (Building)

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Clerk of Work to work within a busy housing team located in South London.

**Salary- £24**

**Start- ASAP**

Job Purpose-

To undertake activities on site that ensure quality control of works and site operations in line with Contract requirements. To carry out monthly valuation checks received from contractors, check these against the specification to ensure the correct works have been carried out, check the physical quantities and that they are in accordance with the Actual Maximum Price (AMP)

Main Duties and Responsibilities-

  • Assist the Project Manager in the performance of the teams, which may be composed of technical and professional officers covering architecture, engineering, surveying and related disciplines, as well as administrative staff, in line with client expectations and best practice.
  • To understand and interpretate Drawings, Specifications, H&S, CDM, Building Regulations and Planning for M&E and building works
  • Carry out daily inspections of all contracts ensuring the quality is maintained and that the specification is being adhered to on works before anything is covered up, complete ongoing snagging and sign off when completed.
  • Update financial and management information for each project or programme in accordance with the defined requirements of the Contract Administrator/ Project Manager, including monitoring of works and quantification prior to payment of contractors.
  • Undertake physical audits of building works carried out by PAM as required and provide reports, together with analysis of any shortcomings and recommendations for rectification and for future service improvements.
  • Maintain an overview of works on site and work with the Project Manager or Contract Administrator in coordinating the requirements of Building Control, Utilities and services consultants. This will include inspection of specialist types of building cladding.
  • Work with the Project Manager/Contract Administrator in responding to client requests and concerns.
  • Accountable for the onsite quality control and progress monitoring of works, and for reporting same to the Project Manager/Contract Administrator/Senior Clerk of Works.
  • Make urgent on site decisions on behalf of the Project Manager and Contract Administrator ensuring that the Contract Administrator is informed at the earliest possible time. Issue site instructions on behalf of the Contract Administrator.
  • To assist in the specification and design of installations in the light of practical on site knowledge and experience, in order to minimise future maintenance needs, ensuring that health and safety, user satisfaction and other local needs are taken into account.
  • Carry out condition surveys, encompassing all aspects of the building fabric and services, highlighting any urgent repair needs and needs for more detailed examination. Identify the probability of the existence of asbestos, and, producing appropriate inspection report formats.
  • Undertake the duties described in the profile, and any directly associated tasks, in accordance with the Contract Administrator/Project Manager instructions and in cooperation with other relevant officers, either within PAM or from external/partner organisations.
  • Closely observe contractors on site set up to identify and report on, and quantify, areas of under or over provision
  • Be proactive in embracing the partnership principles and be an active member of a partnering team.
  • Exhibit the highest professional and technical standards as an example to the other members of the teams.
  • Work with the Planning Supervisor and carry out duties in accordance with CDM and the identification of other health and safety concerns.

The successful candidate will require the following-

  • Ability to plan, manage, monitor, and control constructors, including ability to act on own initiative and meet deadlines

  • Ability to provide guidance and direction to individuals and teams, and gain commitment and

  • Ability to motivate people and contribute to partnering relationships and

  • Ability to think laterally and develop creative and innovative solutions to

  • Personal and professional demeanour which commands the confidence of your own team and other stakeholders, and able to establish positive

  • Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary construction sector environment and to acquire new skills and knowledge, with a commitment to

  • Ability to guide and supervise multidisciplinary teams effectively, including constructors and to prioritise own workload and to define, specify, manage and monitor

For more information please call Bronte at Remedy on 0208 418 7677.