Day Rate: £325 - £375 depending on experience and attitude. 
Hours: 8am – 4pm, 1–2 days 
Engagement Type: Immediate Start, potentially leading to a long-term or employed position. 

Who are we? 

Blu is a well-established, forward-thinking and multi-disciplinary Chartered Building Consultancy. We are known for professional integrity, technical expertise, and reliable service. Our team supports one another in creating high-performing facilities, especially in the health sector. We focus on enhancing public and private sector estates. 

Person Specifications 

• Minimum 10 years' experience in construction roles (e.g., Clerk of Works, NEC Supervisory, Site Managers). 

• Higher National Certificate or equivalent qualifications; membership with a professional body (ICWCI, MCIOB, ICE) is preferred. 

• Knowledge of H&S, CDM 2015, construction technology, and building regulations. 

• Valid CSCS card,  

• Preferred qualifications: MICW,  

• Excellent report writing skills and technical knowledge. 

• Experience with builds ranging from £200k to £25m. 

• Enhanced DBS Certificate / willingness to acquire. 

Job Specification 

• Oversee contractors and perform the duties of Clerk of Works or NEC Supervisor. 

• Inspect ongoing and completed works, comparing with drawings and specifications. 

• Conduct property inspections, pre/post works inspections, and condition surveys. 

• Measure and sample building materials, identify defects, and suggest corrections. 

• Monitor and report progress to construction managers, architects, and clients. 

• Ensure standards, building regulations, health and safety, and legal requirements are met. 

• Work with operational teams on variations and implement safer, more efficient practices. 

• Collaborate with architects and designers to ensure project buildability and future maintenance. 
  
  Link of where to apply: https://blubc.uk/vacancies/mechanical-clerk-of-works-nec-supervisor/

Development Engineer

LB Bexley

£34,476 - £39,777 per annum

Full Time, Permanent

Southeast, London, Bexley Civic Offices

REF: 001096  

About Us:

Bexley is an outer London Borough with the best of both worlds, located between the hustle and bustle of London and the Garden of England, Kent. Within the borough we have award winning parks, open spaces and listed heritage sites.
The Transport & Development Team deliver many of the statutory transport and highway functions of the Council, which includes evolving transport proposals and relevant policies, as well as undertaking the highway development control function and approval of development-related highway works to ensure that planning applications deliver the necessary initiatives for a growing borough.

Job Advert – About the role

The team requires someone who can inspect, measure and monitor highway works related to new development on site, as well as investigating highway issues when required (including those involving the public rights of way network). A full driving licence and use of a car is vital to carry out this role, and an essential car user allowance will be payable. You will help cultivate good working relationships with key internal and many external partners, particularly to establish how required infrastructure will be secured.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Martin Able, Transport & Development Manager, 020 3045 5883, martin.able@bexley.gov.uk

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Candidate Profile

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with site-based experience of highway works who is interested in expanding their knowledge into the principles and procedures relating to highway matters. You will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team that, in addition to development-related activities and the formulation of transportation policies and projects, is responsible for many other functions including funding bids and legal processes covering stopping up orders, public rights of way and highway records.

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

How to Apply

Please note that the system has a one-hour time limit. We would advise you to prepare your answers separately and then copy and paste into the online form once finalised and have your CV and/or Supporting statement ready to upload.

If any mandatory fields are missing, a pop-up box will appear at the top of the page advising which sections require completion. Please check your Junk email for any correspondence.

Additional Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees.  The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

Anticipated Interview Date: w/c 12 August 2024

Closing Date: 29^th July 2024

If you are interested in this role, click here to apply now: https://londonboroughofbexley-career.talent-soft.com/job/job-development-engineer_1304.aspx

Clerk of Works – Planned Major Projects

Circa £54,800 pa + benefits

South East London – hybrid working, minimum of 1-2 days in the office

What we’re looking for:

• Do you have experience of overseeing and inspecting construction works or experience within a technical construction related role at a supervisory level?
• Are you able to deal with a wide range of stakeholders in challenging scenarios?
• Do you have a broad knowledge of the construction industry, materials, trades, building methods and legal requirements?
• Are you able to review construction drawings and specifications?

If so, this role is perfect for you! Here at Peabody, we have an opportunity for a Clerk of Works - Planned Major Projects on a permanent basis at our Westminster Bridge Road office. 

A bit about the role:
As a Clerk of Works - Planned Major Projects, you will oversee quality management during the construction process, helping to ensure that works are carried out in accordance with contract documents and in a safe and timely manner. 

The Planned Major Projects team manages the delivery of planned investment programmes and provides effective management for partnered and JCT contractors and consultants, procuring additional works contracts and staff resources where necessary.

Some of the key results for the role include: 

• Undertake inspections of work in progress on sites in London and the Home Counties. Review and report back on progress and quality.
• Ensure that Project Managers are kept abreast of site management and any contractor performance issues.
• Liaise with contractors, Project Managers, residents, internal and external stakeholders and agencies as required.
• Ensure that escalations are made to the appropriate person within the contract.
• Visit and inspect works during construction and after completion and ensure that defects are identified and remedied at the earliest opportunity, to prevent defects at later stages.

This role will require a UK driver’s licence and access to a vehicle, and a minimum of 1 -2 days working in the Westminster Bridge Road office.

A bit about us: 
It started over 160 years ago with one man’s desire to improve the lives of poverty-stricken Londoners. Today, we have 107,000 homes and 220,000 residents across London and the Home Counties and around 20,000 care and support customers. But the desire remains the same – to create homes and communities where people can flourish. 

Here just a few of the benefits for working at Peabody: 

• Flexible and hybrid working (depending on the role) 
• Up to 30 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays  

• Competitive salaries that are benchmarked regularly against current market rates  
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year  
• Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal  
• 4 x salary life assurance
• Up to 10% pension contribution

Closing date: 18^th July 2024.

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.

To be considered for the position of Clerk of Works, please click here and submit both your CV and a bit about why we should consider you for the role.  

Peabody reserves the right to close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.

Job Number: SUPP111300
Contract Type/Work Pattern: Open ended / Full time
Faculty/Division: Campus Division
Salary: £41,732 - £46,974 per annum

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clerk of Works to join the University’s Capital Projects Team which carries responsibility for the delivery of construction projects ranging from £50k to £50m plus.

Working as part of a successful, highly motivated and professional team within a new ‘Campus Development’ directorate, you will be able to contribute to the development of the University at a time of major opportunity. A good salary, generous holiday, and a friendly and engaging environment are part of the benefits of this rare opportunity.

What will you be doing?

You will be responsible for the inspection of works carried out as part of a substantial development and refurbishment programme. You will assist in the design stages, attend design team meetings as requested, attend pre-start and progress meetings as requested, oversee the construction process to ensure quality levels are met, manage completion and occupation to defined timescales.

You should apply if

You will have experience of working with multi-disciplinary project teams on technically complex construction projects and be able to assist the team to achieve the University’s ambitious requirements.

You will be enthusiastic, calm under pressure and have broad experience of various construction trades. You will have an enthusiastic and collaborative approach and be comfortable in communicating and negotiating at all levels as well as possess the drive to assist delivery of projects on time, within budget and in accordance with the scope of work.

Additional information

For informal queries, please contact Rich Jackson, Richard.Jackson@bristol.ac.uk

This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on Tuesday 16 June 2024.

To apply please click here

Clerk of Works/ Project Manager

TSA Surveying Ltd – Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Salary - £45-55k + Package

TSA Surveying are actively representing a substantial employee-owned property consultant who are looking to appoint a considered addition to their Midlands Quality Control team.

Predominantly, they employ project managers as well as building & quantity surveyors. However, they are looking to expand their range of services aligning with their development plan. A sizeable focal point of their strategic vision is building up and developing their Quality Control department. This is because they have recognised the trend in the market and now have an increasing demand for Quality Control and Clerk of Works services.

As part of their plans for 2024, they are looking to bring in a technical individual with a keen eye for detail. The selected asset will be responsible for driving quality focus and growth across closely associated revenue streams such as Building Regulations, Building Safety and Fire.

The consultant possesses an established client base, so the initial development will be centred around maintaining pre-existing relationships, acquiring contracts, and providing an excellent service.

The company in question has just under 1000 employees and has a turnover of more than £150million, they are now aiming towards their next phase of growth to get to £250million turnover by 2030.

This position would be suitable for someone who desires the support of a significant well-known trademark and wants to develop their skillset working closely with key decision makers. The benefits from the individual’s efforts will be compensated by receiving access to a profit share scheme.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Measuring and quality checking building materials
• Monitoring progress and reporting to construction managers, architects, and clients
• Liaising with contractors, engineers, and surveyors
• Preparing written reports
• Performing regular inspections of the work, materials and products on site and comparing completed work with drawings and contract specification
• Checking that building regulations, health and safety, legal and ecological requirements are met.

If this appeals, and you would like an informal chat about the opportunity, then please contact Jack Byrne on 07756285853 or email jack.byrne@tsasurveying.com

Or to apply, please go to https://www.totaljobs.com/job/102434447

 

Role Requirements

• To be responsible for inspecting, monitoring, and reporting on the quality and progress of work.
• To have thorough technical knowledge of construction methods, construction processes, building regulation requirements and relevant health and safety standards.
• To familiarise themselves with and understand relevant drawings, specifications and schedules forming the building contract;
• To perform regular site inspections to monitor progress and quality of works on site, checking site operations and construction works comply with the relevant contract documents and statutory requirements.
• To provide written weekly reports on quality and progress, with photographic records. Report writing should be of a high content and format standard.
• To attend monthly project progress meetings where required during the construction phase.
• To assist with handover processes and perform snagging and defect inspections as required under the contract;

You should:

• Have a proven track record of successfully carrying out Clerk of Works services;
• Ideally:
  • Be a member of the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate or be  Chartered Member of the Institute of Building or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors;
  • Be North West based to support our work across a diverse range of construction projects across the North West Region;
  • Have PI Insurance cover in place or be willing to put this in place.
• Have excellent verbal and written presentation skills and the ability to produce reports to a professional standard;
• Be able to develop good working relations with project team members on each project;
• Be able to use Microsoft Word, email and online document management systems to review drawings, specifications and schedules;

Those interested in working with SDA Consulting LLP in a flexible capacity should send their CV/Profile to recruitment@sdaconsulting.co.uk. Please include your hourly/daily rate.  

Commensurate with experience + Bonus + Benefits

Clerk of Works: As a result of a number of exciting, long-term contract wins, a fantastic opportunity now exists to join a positive, energetic and forward thinking multi-disciplinary private practice, with a number of unique employee benefits and the opportunity to work on some truly fulfilling projects with high-profile industry leading clients and professional, like-minded colleagues.

Over the last two years Capital have seen extensive growth in their business which will enable new and existing employees to develop both professionally and personally within a progressive and dynamic business for the next decade and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist and work with the Capital Project Management and Contract Administration Teams engaged on large scale Refurbishment and external Repair Projects, including major Cladding Remediation Contracts.
• To provide Clerk of Works/Site Inspector services, including Site inspections and Reporting.

Skills & Experiences

• Member of the Institute of Clerk of Works or other Building Construction related qualification.  
• Experience in the construction industry at Site Management level or as Clerk of Works relevant to specific contracts, either working for Consultants or Local Authorities/Housing Associations.
• IT Competent (Microsoft Office - Word and Excel).
• Works collaboratively within a team whilst also being able to work independently when required.

Capital will ensure you have all the support you’ll need to take your career to the next level. In addition to a highly competitive salary, a benefits package including flexible working (designed to fit around childcare or similar existing commitments) and a re-location package for those candidates not currently based in the South East or who would need to move location to take up employment is also available. Capital is dedicated to providing opportunities for ambitious people to grow within the business and develop their career path through the company up to Partner and Director level. Apply now!

For further details visit: https://www.capitalpcc.co.uk/careers/

or to email to apply or request further information: workwithus@capitalpcc.co.uk