About The Role
We are looking for a talented and ambitious Senior Clerk of Works who is dedicated to providing an excellent service to join our growing and successful team.
We are seeking applications from experienced Senior Clerk of Works who can demonstrate a wide understanding of the building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, methods and legal requirements.
If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team and would like to join an award‑winning law led professional services business, we would like to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* Take the lead on carrying out Clerk of Works services on a range of construction projects while managing and supervising other Clerks of Works within the team.
* Act as a line manager for the team, taking responsibility for HR requirements and expectations.
* Train and assist others, including the preparation and presentation of in‑house CPD events.
* Act as the principal point of contact with the project client in respect of construction quality.
* Work independently and take responsibility for the successful delivery of Gateley RJA's Clerk of Works services on all projects.
* Take responsibility for allocated Key Client Accounts, build relationships with the Key Client(s), ensure complete satisfaction with Gateley RJA services, and nurture new work opportunities.
* Work to Gateley RJA KPI's in relation to dictations and photographs following completion of a site inspection.
* Work to Gateley RJA's Quality Management System in the delivery of all services.
* Actively seek new project opportunities for Gateley RJA and promote the services of the practice and wider group at appropriate networking and marketing events.
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Provide an excellent level of service to all clients and colleagues.
* Work within a construction site environment, including climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding etc.
* Additional duties may be performed as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall objectives of the business.
Qualifications
* Demonstrate a wide understanding of the building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, methods and legal requirements.
* Ideally a member of the ICWCI, or a commitment to achieve the ICWCI status within six months of starting at RJA.
* Ideally, experience as a Clerk of Works within the mechanical and electrical sectors.
* Attention to detail and commitment to quality when checking work and materials.
* Excellent time management skills.
* Technical proficiency in identifying defects, snags and general construction quality.
* Strong verbal communication, influencing and negotiation skills, whilst remaining impartial.
* Proficiency in IT use, with a willingness to embrace new technology.
* Honest and vigilant disposition to ensure work and materials meet the required standards.
* Able to establish good working relationships with clients and contractors.
* Always uphold professionalism.
* Extensive experience working within a construction environment.
About the Team
Gateley RJA is a Chartered Quantity Surveying Practice that offers a comprehensive range of construction consultancy services, including quantity surveying, project management, employer’s agent, clerk of works, and advisory services.
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