Job Description:

Summary

Our client have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clerk of Works with a mixture of strong technical knowledge in a broad range of civil engineering disciplines and contract administration to join our growing electricity transmission and distribution civil design team.

To ensure construction compliance with all requirements you are expected to perform Clerk of Works duties from commencement to completion on a variety of electricity substations across Yorkshire and the Northeast of England in collaboration with internal professional services (civil, structural, electrical, surveys, wayleaves, cables, environmental) along with contractors, clients and stakeholders.

Some key deliverables in this role will include:

• Ensure that all civil construction work carried out by contractors is in accordance with the design, relevant standards and specifications, policies and procedures.
• Support design engineers in the design and management of civil engineering elements of projects.
• Use site surveys, existing plans, drawings, codes of practice, technical specifications, manufacturer’s literature and technical knowledge to advise and support civil engineering contractors during the construction phase of projects.
• Assist in the preparation and/or review of overall site construction programmes, working with the contractor, designer and project manager.
• Participate in the planning of project ITPs and monitor contractor adherence.
• Conduct Quality, H&S and Environmental Audits as required by the Client
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports as required to the client.
• Convene and chair on-site coordination meetings on behalf of the Client as required.
• Liaise and collaborate with the client and internal design teams to ensure the effective delivery of projects, providing site progress updates and identifying issues that could pose a risk to programme, quality or cost.

What we’re looking for:

If the above sounds exciting and something you're well versed in, then we'd love to hear from you!

We're looking for an experienced, forward thinking and dedicated Clerk of Works.

You must have Qualifications and experience in:

Essential

• Previous experience working as a Clerk of Works in the civil/built environment for the construction of traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames, and reinforced concrete foundations and structures.
• Effective technical and non-technical communication skills with contractors, colleagues, clients and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience of the CDM Regulations 2015.
• A technical qualification in Civil Engineering or a relevant qualification in Building Construction.
• A registered member or working towards registration with the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate of Great Britain.
• Strong understanding and experience of construction methodologies and their associated risk management.
• Registration with the CSCS in a relevant discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Ability to support the delivery of multiple simultaneous technical projects in a challenging environment.
• Vocational training, diplomas, or certificates in construction-related fields.
• Awareness of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging legislation.
• Awareness of sustainability and environmentally friendly practices.

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.  Some of what you can expect includes: 

• Competitive Salary on Offer
• Car or Car Allowance
• Pension with employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme