Clerk of Works

Key Accountabilities

Represent the Company as the first point of contact on project construction sites, carrying out regular site visits/inspections, identifying design or work discrepancies and recording/reporting progress against the contractor's programme of works
Work in conjunction with the Senior Project Manager / Project Managers and design teams to ensure that the design process conforms with university documentation, best practice and recognised standards and workmanship. In addition to identifying any potential future issues as a result of the design
Liaise with E&F teams during the design phase to ensure that operational considerations and constraints are reflected in project designs
Attend liaison and progress meetings with departments, design team and building contractors to provide technical input, site knowledge and experience. Disseminating information to stakeholders to keep them up to date with the project and issue of works notifications
Facilitate contractors access, out of hours working, restricted area access arrangements.
Negotiate with external agencies and neighbours where works will affect them
Prioritise personal daily workload in relation to overseeing various projects running concurrently at different stages and assist other members when the workload dictates.
Assume certain Senior Project Manager / Project Manager responsibilities, including budget control when requested. Liaise with PEPS Team leader / Capital Manager to agree resource allocation for all projects
Carry out the inspection of site workmanship, materials, and products to ensure the requirements of the design and quality are met. In addition to contributing to the development of practical cost- effective solutions to resolve any site-based issues
Produce condition survey reports to ensure an accurate record of existing building conditions is on file prior to works commencing and sign off all making good at completion
Inspect and record defects and produce reports prior to handover of works, including user raised issues and ensure contractor satisfactorily completes the work. Carry out end of defect period inspections ensuring all user concerns have been addressed and remedial works complete by the contractor(s)
Co-ordinate health and safety matters with Senior Project Manager / Project Manager, CDM / Soft Landings Manager and Contractor. Arrange site visits and inductions, review pre-construction information and construction phase plans including risk assessments / method statements for the tasks underway. Monitor and report on health and safety matters on a regular basis
Ensure current Health and Safety Legislation and Estates & Facilities policies and procedures are observed and followed. Issue permits to work in line with Estates & Facilities requirements
Produce technical and weekly progress reports to the design team to enable accurate records to be maintained in the event of a contractual claim
Working alongside the CDM / Soft Landings Manager witness and confirm testing and commissioning of installations in line with specification, University and legislation standards. Due to the nature of these tasks, work out of hours when required. Organise and ensure relevant persons are trained by the contractor and the soft landings process is followed through. This could be up to 3 years after handover
Undertake other duties as and when required by the Capital Manager and their deputy / Project Engineer / Project Surveyor team leader
Knowledge, Skills and Experience-

Proven track record in the construction industry, ensuring compliance with design brief and contractual obligations
Working knowledge of construction contracts and the roles and responsibilities within those
Solid understanding and experience of construction methods and technologies
Up to date knowledge of statutory requirements, legislation & contract law relating to building projects including Health & Safety
Proficient in the reading of drawings and technical specifications
Ability to organise time to manage conflicting priorities within a demanding workload
Experience of working in a team and stakeholders to support positive outcomes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good attention to detail
Good IT skills with working knowledge of software packages, such as Microsoft Office packages
Attributes and Behaviours-

Can demonstrate an ability to think flexibly, have sound judgement, use initiative, be proactive and adopt an active approach to problem solving
Comfortable working alongside senior colleagues to shape the project direction and programme including the negotiation skills and the ability to influence others
Ability to working on own initiative and as part of a team
Collaborative worker who builds on relationships with clients, colleagues, consultants, and
contractors with excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
Qualifications

Qualified to HNC/HND level in a construction discipline or a demonstrable trade background Desirable
Membership of Institute of Clerk of Works or Chartered Institute of BuildingRandstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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