Gi Group
Clerk of Works
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Job Title: Clerk of Works
Type of Business
Public Sector
Location
Plymouth, London, Portsmouth, Larkhill & Scotland
Pay rate
Competitive rate
Contract
6 months
Hours
37 hours per week
IR35
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GI Group has an exciting opportunity for a Clerk of Works to join a public sector client, helping to drive quality across construction, refurbishment and maintenance works. You’ll be responsible for on-site quality inspections, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification and to the required standards, and producing clear reports on findings. This is a field-based role with 1 day per week office-based admin.
Key responsibilities:
- Complete regular site inspections (workmanship, materials, compliance to specification/contract)
- Identify and report defects, deviations and risks, and support mitigation actions
- Monitor works including foundations, building envelope, services, fit-out, infrastructure and landscaping
- Check compliance with site safety plans and raise any H&S concerns
- Maintain issue/risk logs and contribute to lessons learned / continuous improvement
- Build strong working relationships and support resolution of delivery issues (“no surprises” reporting)
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Essential requirements:
- Proven experience in a Clerk of Works / site inspection / quality assurance role (construction, maintenance or refurbishment)
- Strong technical knowledge and confidence challenging poor workmanship/non-compliance
- Strong written reporting and stakeholder communication skills
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the assigned region
- Good IT skills including the use of MS Office applications
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Desirable:
- Professional membership: ICWCI and/or CIOB (or working towards)
- Public sector experience
- Experience in housing / social housing
Hiring Contact
Joanne Smith
Agency
GI Group Recruitment Ltd
If you would like any further information about any vacancies before applying, please feel free to contact Joanne.Smith@gigroup.com or on 07552 342472
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