Clerk of Works

Position: Clerk of Works

Location: Remote

Salary: £40k - £50k

A respected, award-winning multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to join their growing team. With a strong reputation for delivering bespoke, innovative, and client-focused solutions across residential and mixed-use developments, the company is known for its commitment to performance, quality, and professional integrity. Their projects span both new build and refurbishment schemes, and they pride themselves on exceeding client expectations through expert advice and collaborative working.

This is an ideal opportunity for a construction professional looking to represent client interests and ensure the highest standards of build quality and compliance across a diverse project portfolio.

Clerk of Works – Salary & Benefits

• Salary £40,000 – £50,000 (depending on experience)
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Childcare Voucher Scheme
• 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible and hybrid working (predominantly home-based with travel from home to site)
• Ongoing CPD and support for professional development

Clerk of Works – Job Overview

In this role, you will act as the client’s representative on site, ensuring the quality of both materials and workmanship meets contract standards, drawings, and specifications. You will carry out regular site inspections and prepare accurate and structured reports based on your findings. Projects are primarily residential (new build and refurbishment) and located across London and the South East.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and interpreting drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, and consultant reports
• Monitoring site activity to ensure compliance with quality standards, Building Regulations, and Health & Safety plans
• Liaising with the Employer’s Agent, Quantity Surveyor, Architects, and Contractor’s Site Team
• Advising on materials, construction details, and sample approvals when required
• Studying and applying relevant British Standards and Approved Codes of Practice
• Documenting and reporting all inspections, issues, and progress through structured written reports
• Assembling and managing site documents and clarifying usage procedures

Clerk of Works – Job Requirements

• Circa 10 years of practical construction experience with a strong understanding of site operations
• Membership of the Institute of Clerks of Works & Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI) or similar professional body
• Excellent working knowledge of Building Regulations and construction quality standards
• Experience inspecting cladding systems is advantageous
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Competence in preparing detailed technical reports
• Full UK Driving Licence – ability to travel from home to site is essential
• Based within a commutable distance of projects across London and the South East

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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