Clerk of Works

To check and monitor construction work carried out on behalf of the council, ensuring quality control and that the completed work is compliant with the specified standards, and is carried out in accordance with appropriate legislation, professional standards, and the councils policies and procedures. At present they would need to be either in the office or on site 5 days per week. To undertake site monitoring duties for major refurbishment and/or new build construction projects across the Client's operational, service, housing, and investment properties. - To monitor the contractors performance making such inspections as may be necessary. - To maintain up to date and accurate records and produce site reports related to projects. - To contribute to the development of information, project control, and contract management systems. - Assisting in the delivery of the projects in accordance with agreed standards. - Taking action to address risks including escalating risks and taking action to eliminate, reduce, or delay. - To carry out site visits and inspections to ensure compliance with the contract specification and drawings, current legislation, and Client procedures, standards and policy. - To assist, instruct and advise contractors on site, on matters related to quality control and the interpretation of contracts documents. - To attend site meetings. - To liaise with the project contract administrator, project manager and cost manager as required. - To undertake Health and Safety monitoring on site. For further information on role please refer to job description. This is a full time role on a temporary basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please beprepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-19