We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clerk of Works to join our Estates Development Team, playing a key role in delivering high-quality, safe, and compliant healthcare environments across the Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled construction professional to act as the Trust's on-site representative across a diverse portfolio of capital and revenue projects. You will be responsible for independently inspecting and monitoring construction works, ensuring that all activities meet design specifications, statutory regulations, health and safety standards, and contractual requirements.
Working across multiple live healthcare sites, you will undertake a hands‑on, site‑based role involving regular inspections, quality assurance, and compliance monitoring. You will identify defects, challenge poor workmanship, and work collaboratively with contractors, project managers, and in‑house teams to ensure that projects are delivered to the highest standards, with minimal disruption to patient services.
The role requires strong professional judgement, excellent communication skills, and the confidence to manage sensitive or challenging situations on site. You will be expected to provide clear, evidence‑based reporting, support governance processes, and contribute to maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Main duties of the job
The Clerk of Works will join the Development Team, reporting to the Pre‑Construction and Compliance Manager. The post holder will work with a high degree of autonomy, acting as the Trust's technical authority on‑site for capital and revenue projects, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with design specifications, statutory requirements, health and safety standards, and contractual obligations.
The Clerk of Works is an independent inspection and quality assurance professional. The role involves frequent site‑based activity, including accessing construction areas, plant spaces, and working at height in accordance with safety procedures. The role involves regular and systematic inspection of workmanship and materials, identification and reporting of defects and non‑compliances, and proactive engagement with contractors, the in‑house Minor Works Team, and project teams to safeguard quality, compliance, and value for money throughout the delivery of capital works.
Working closely with Compliance Engineers, Authorised Persons (APs), Project Managers, external contractors, and the in‑house Minor Works Team, the Clerk of Works will undertake NEC3 Supervisor duties, monitor quality, ensure compliance, manage permit‑to‑work procedures, and maintain comprehensive site records.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
* Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in Building Surveying or related discipline
* Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB) or demonstrable equivalent experience.
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development.
* Chartered status in relevant professional organisation (MCIOB, MRICS etc.)
Experience & Knowledge
* Successful track record of managing capital and revenue estates projects of comparable scale and complexity.
* Experience in overseeing external contractors and internal Minor Works Team projects.
* Extensive specialist knowledge in construction, building regulations, Building Safety Act, HTMs/HBNs, and statutory compliance.
* Experience of leading and coordinating multi‑disciplinary teams.
* Experience in quality assurance, inspection, and contract supervision (e.g., NEC3 Supervisor duties).
* Knowledge of site safety, permit‑to‑work procedures, and site inductions.
* Be conversant with Government Soft Landings (GSL)
* Experience/knowledge of working in a health service environment.
* Familiarity with commissioning processes, sustainability initiatives and estates performance reporting.
Skills & Abilities
* Effectively convey and interpret highly complex, sensitive, or contentious information using excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Excellent report writing skills, including preparation of site logs, photographic records, and weekly summary reports
* Ability to lead change where required and influence multi‑disciplinary teams.
* Organised approach to work, attention to detail, and ability to achieve high accuracy
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
* Ability to develop and implement solutions to address problems, including design or contract deviations
* Ability to collate, interpret, and apply information in accordance with Trust policies and procedures
* PC literate with office and design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit).
* Ability to plan and prioritise workload and manage complex, multi‑stranded projects, adjusting strategies as needed.
* Experience in leading or mentoring junior staff or internal teams.
* Knowledge of sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.
Personal Qualities
* Ability to inspire and enthuse others.
* Dedicated and committed
* Flexible approach to working hours and duties
* Patient and quality‑focused
* Experience in leading or mentoring junior staff or internal teams.
* Demonstrable leadership qualities.
* Experience in promoting continuous improvement culture.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£49,387 to £56,515 a yearper annum pro rata
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