Clerk of Works

ROLE: Clerk of Works - Building & M&E Compliance

CONTRACT TYPE: 3 Months (Potential extension)

WORKING HOURS:

• Monday to Friday - Night Shifts (Out of Hours)
• Typical working hours: 5:00pm - 3:00am
• Occasional weekend working may be required to support critical programme activities
• 37.5 hours per week

LOCATION: London

THE ROLE:

The successful candidate will provide independent, technically focused oversight of contractor activities across the project, ensuring all works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, statutory regulations, and project requirements.

Acting as the client's on-site representative, you will monitor quality, safety, compliance, and programme performance while supporting the Project Manager by identifying risks, resolving issues where possible, and maintaining clear, evidence-based reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

A mechanical engineering background is highly preferred, and applicants should have strong experience overseeing complex building services or construction projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide independent on-site inspection and technical oversight of contractor works
• Ensure all works comply with approved drawings, specifications, standards, and statutory requirements
• Monitor workmanship, material quality, and compliance throughout the project
• Identify and challenge non-compliant work, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Support the Project Manager by identifying project risks, defects, delays, and technical issues
• Review contractor performance against programme milestones and approved project plans
• Produce accurate, evidence-based inspection reports and compliance documentation
• Verify compliance with change control procedures and approved project scope
• Work within live operational environments while ensuring minimal disruption to site activities
• Build effective relationships with contractors, consultants, designers, and project stakeholders

HEALTH, SAFETY & COMPLIANCE:

• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and construction legislation
• Verify Principal Contractor and Principal Designer responsibilities are being fulfilled
• Carry out and document temporary works inspections
• Review RAMS, permits, isolations, and access arrangements before works commence
• Promote a strong health and safety culture across site activities
• Support incident, accident, and near miss investigations where required
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping, safety, and SHEQ compliance are maintained

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience as a Clerk of Works, Site Inspector, Building Services Inspector, or similar technical quality assurance role
• Strong understanding of building services, construction quality, and compliance requirements
• Experience monitoring contractor performance on live construction projects
• Excellent knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and technical standards
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and Health & Safety legislation
• Excellent reporting, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to identify technical issues and challenge non-compliant works confidently
• Comfortable working night shifts and within operational environments

DESIRABLE:

• Mechanical engineering background (highly preferred)
• Experience working on public sector, commercial, or large infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of building compliance, commissioning, and project assurance processes
• Experience producing evidence-based quality and compliance reports