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About the Role
At Hollis, we're continuing to expand our Quality, Health & Safety offering in response to increasing client demand. As part of this growth, we're looking for a Clerk of Works to join our team and play a key role in the delivery of projects across the North West on a fixed term basis until March 2027 (with possibility for extension).
This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that is growing rapidly and gaining significant traction across the business. This opportunity is focused on delivering high-quality site inspection and quality assurance services, working alongside our Project Management, Building Surveying and Fire Safety teams to help clients achieve successful project outcomes.
You'll spend your time on site, building trusted relationships with project teams, carrying out inspections, identifying issues before they become problems, and helping ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance and safety.
Please note that this is a part-time role working 3 days per week.
What You'll Be Doing
- Undertaking regular site inspections to assess quality, workmanship and compliance with project specifications.
- Identifying defects, non-conformities and health and safety risks, and monitoring their resolution.
- Acting as the go-to for Clerk of Works services in the North-West region, reporting to the service lead.
- Producing clear, concise inspection reports and maintaining accurate site records.
- Working closely with contractors, consultants and client teams to support effective project delivery.
- Collaborating with Hollis Project Managers, Building Surveyors and Fire Safety specialists to provide joined-up advice and assurance.
- Supporting quality assurance initiatives and helping maintain the high standards our clients expect.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Clerk of Works, Site Inspector or in a similar construction quality role.
- Strong technical knowledge of construction methods, materials and building regulations.
- Experience identifying and reporting construction defects and quality issues.
- An understanding of fire safety compliance and passive fire protection systems.
- Knowledge of CDM 2015 and relevant health and safety legislation.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.
- Relevant qualifications such as ICWCI membership, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, HNC/HND in Construction, or equivalent.
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Our preference is to recruit directly wherever possible. Should this role be approved for support from external recruitment partners, we will contact our PSL agencies accordingly.
Please note that we do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies. Effective introduction of a candidate will only be accepted if it has been requested to submit CV’s in relation to a specific vacancy. Any speculative submissions will not incur a fee. For any queries, kindly reach out to the appropriate Talent Acquisition team member.
The Company
Hollis is a leading independent real estate consultancy. We work with owners, occupiers, developers and funders, across both private and public sectors, to help them get more out of their real estate, at every stage of the property life cycle.
We’re a multi-skilled team of surveyors, engineers, ESG consultants, project managers and technical specialists operating across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain and The Netherlands. We have a unique way of working and believe that people do things better by doing them together. We aim to do the right thing, be clear, transparent and find some fun along the way.
Why Join Us?
We are hardworking, progressive, successful and fun. We’re independently-owned and independently-minded, not afraid to give honest advice or to be ourselves. We aim to achieve the right balance for you, delivering excellent client service whilst supporting you in fulfilling your potential and achieving your goals.
We offer a highly attractive salary and a generous benefits package including:
- Life assurance and private medical insurance
- Season ticket loan
- 5% Employer pension contribution
- 25 days of holiday and an extra day off on your birthday
- Cycle to work scheme, retail vouchers, gym discounts and more
- EV car scheme
- Longevity awards
Hollis operates a hybrid-working policy giving employees the opportunity to work between their home and our offices, where their job allows it. In addition, employees are encouraged to request flexible working hours when needed and we work hard to accommodate where we can.
We are a sociable bunch and host pay day drinks, quarterly lunches, quiz nights and cultural and sporting activities to socialise and have fun with your colleagues. We also give back and take part in numerous charity events all over the country throughout the year.
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We're Inclusive
Together we welcome, we embrace, and we celebrate our differences. Our aim is to provide a diverse and inclusive workplace which supports and cares for all our employees, including those from underrepresented or non-dominant groups. We’re focused on a culture of inclusion; where all barriers including prejudice are removed from our working environment; and where all our people are empowered to be the best they can be.
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you would like the opportunity to join Hollis but your past experience is not an exact match, we encourage you to apply anyway as you could be the right candidate for this role or another role within the company.
If you require alternative formats of our documents or need to apply offline, please get in touch with the talent acquisition team: talentacquisition@hollisglobal.com or call us on 020 7622 9555.
Hollis is a leading independent real estate consultancy. We work with owners, occupiers, developers and funders, across both private and public sectors, to help them get more out of their real estate.
We’re a multi-skilled team of surveyors, engineers, ESG consultants, project managers and technical specialists operating across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe. We have a unique way of working and believe that people do things better by doing them together. We aim to do the right thing, be clear, transparent and find some fun along the way.
Being friendly and down-to-earth has always been crucial for us. We’ve consistently been rated by The Sunday Times, Property Week and Estates Gazette as a ‘best place to work’, and our employee-owned structure proves that we really do put our people first.
Day to day you’ll get to experience and test yourself on a great variety of challenges, with support, encouragement and learning all the way. We’ll help you shape and pursue your own career, making sure you have the training and opportunities you need to achieve your best. And you’ll find we take care of you in a whole range of ways that make Hollis a healthy and happy place to work. We have fun too, with away days and a lively social calendar.
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