Paul Jolley Associates
Clerk Of Works
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Clerk of Works – Part-Time On-Site Role (St Neots)
About Paul Jolley Associates
Paul Jolley Associates provides a multi-faceted, nationwide service to organisations involved in housing, with a strong focus on affordable housing development. The company offers consultative support to clients, including project management of:
- Land acquisition
- Planning
- Delivery of housing schemes
Based on the Bedfordshire/Cambridgeshire border in Upper Staploe, Paul Jolley Associates works with clients across the UK. With over 35 years of development experience in:
- Major housing associations
- Building society development arms
- National house builders
The firm brings deep sector insight and practical expertise to every project.
About the Role
The position is a part-time, on-site role based in St Neots as a Clerk of Works. Responsibilities include:
- Regular site inspections to monitor construction quality, workmanship, and compliance with specifications and regulations.
- Recording and reporting site findings, identifying defects or deviations from plans.
- Liaising with contractors, consultants, and clients to resolve issues.
- Reviewing drawings and documentation, unswapping materials and finishes.
- Supporting the project team to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective delivery of housing projects.
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Requirements
Experience & Knowledge
- Construction inspection, quality control, and site supervision experience within residential or housing projects.
- Strong understanding of:
- Building regulations
- Construction standards
- Health and safety requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
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Skills & Competencies
- Effective communication and report-writing, with attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
- Ability to work collaboratively with contractors, consultants, and clients while maintaining professional impartiality.
- Relevant background in:
- Construction
- Surveying
- Building control, or a related discipline.
- Advantageous:
- Vocational qualifications or certifications.
Organisational & Professional
- Good organisational and time-management skills, able to:
- Plan site visits
- Prioritise multiple projects.
- Competence in using basic IT tools (e.g., email, word processing, digital reporting).
Note: Screenshots of technical drawings or diagrams (if external) have been referenced but not incorporated.
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