Clerk of Works
£51,093 - £54,129

To be considered for this position, you will have the following experience:

·       Leading on the inspection of works on building sites, ensuring alignment with original designs and specifications.  This includes pre and post work inspections and condition surveys, managing works to ensure completion to high design, build and health and safety standards.

·       Carrying out checks on materials to ensure high quality and advice on alternatives or resolutions if necessary.

·       Checking that all elements of construction are in accordance with the relevant regulations, Codes of Practice, British Standards and the Contract Documents; with specific attention given to fire safety.

·       Managing a diary of activities related to projects including: labour count, works sheets, delays, visitors to the site, inspectors, sub-contractors on site and weather conditions impacting on daily schedules.

·       Preparing weekly reports on the general progress of works, labour force and weather for distribution to client and Contract Administrator and others as required.

·       Raising and managing queries on the drawings and specifications and discussing any discrepancies between specifications and measured items in the contract documents. Accompanying inspectors from statutory agencies reporting results and monitoring implementation of any corrective actions 

If you can match our ambition and have the skills, resilience and experience to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

https://www.newham.gov.uk/downloads/file/7224/clerk-of-works-jd-3628

Closing date 26.05.2024 at 23:59

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east.  It is well connected  by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.

Newham has a large housing regeneration programme that will build over 1,000 new council homes by 2022.