Trevett Project Services
Clerk Of Works
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Clerk of Works – Building Refurbishment Projects
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Peterborough | 6-Week Contract | £350 per day CIS
We are recruiting for an experienced Clerk of Works to join a leading national Facilities Management provider overseeing a programme of refurbishment and lifecycle projects across multiple live education sites in Peterborough.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Clerk of Works with a strong background in quality assurance, inspections and construction compliance. You will play a key role in ensuring works are delivered to the required specification, quality standards and programme during a busy summer delivery period.
The Role
You will oversee a range of refurbishment and capital works taking place simultaneously across multiple sites, including:
- Air Handling Unit (AHU) replacements
- Roofing and rooflight replacement works
- Internal and external redecoration
- Bathroom refurbishments
- Vinyl and carpet tile flooring replacements
- Fire door replacement works
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You will carry out regular site inspections, monitor workmanship and materials, identify defects, ensure compliance with specifications and report on project progress throughout the programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out quality inspections throughout all stages of construction works.
- Monitor workmanship, materials and installation standards.
- Ensure works are delivered in accordance with specifications, drawings and industry regulations.
- Identify defects, non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Produce detailed inspection reports and maintain accurate site records.
- Liaise with Project Managers, contractors and client representatives.
- Monitor progress across multiple sites to ensure works remain on programme.
- Ensure health & safety standards are maintained at all times.
- Support successful project completion and handover.
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Requirements
- Previous experience as a Clerk of Works, Site Inspector or Quality Inspector.
- Strong knowledge of refurbishment, fit-out and building fabric projects.
- Candidates should ideally have a clerk of works qualification obtained either through the ICWCI or CIOB.
- Worked on PFI contracts
- Experience overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
Essential Requirements
- Enhanced DBS (essential)
- Full UK Driving Licence
What's on Offer
- £350 per day CIS
- 6-week contract
- Opportunity to oversee a varied programme of refurbishment works
- Immediate start available
- Work with a leading national Facilities Management provider
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