Clerk of Works - Harlow District Council

Clerk of Works - Harlow District Council

Temporary, Full Time

£350.00 per day (umbrella)

Location: Harlow

Closing Date: 13th July 2026

Harlow District Council is recruiting a temporary Clerk of Works on an initial 12 month basis. The successful candidate will work on site a minimum of three days per week.

The role

To provide independent Clerk of Works and quality assurance, compliance monitoring and technical inspection services across Harlow Council's residential refurbishment and FRA programmes. The role ensures works are delivered in accordance with contract documents, statutory requirements, fire safety regulations and best practice, in occupied blocks and houses.

It is a hybrid role combining office and remote work, with regular visits to construction sites for inspections and assessments. Physical activity, including ladder use, will be required.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake regular site inspections of major refurbishment and FRA works.
• Verify compliance with drawings, specifications, Building Regulations and fire safety standards.
• Maintain detailed inspection records and photographic evidence.
• Identify defects, non-conformances and quality risks and report promptly.
• Review contractor RAMS, sequencing and resident protection measures.
• Attend site and progress meetings providing technical input.
• Monitor all works including fire stopping, compartmentation and life safety installations.
• Liaise with Resident Liaison Officers regarding resident concerns linked to quality or safety.
• Support Project Managers with technical observations and programme risks.
• Ensure audit trail suitable for tribunal, leaseholder or regulatory scrutiny; ensure regular reports are undertaken.
• Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement processes.
• Assist in the production of position statements and/or technical requirements as required.

The experience you will bring

• Strong building construction knowledge.
• Experience in occupied residential refurbishment.
• Understanding of fire safety and compartmentation.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and British Standards.
• Ability to produce structured technical reports.

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