Clerk of Works
Leeds
£29,.83 - £45,.22 (Dependent on experience)
37 Hours per week, no weekends
Norse Group is a national, award-winning property consultancy delivering high profile, inspiring developments to a range of public and private sector clients across the UK. NPS Leeds represents the highly successful joint venture between Norse Group and Leeds City Council, promoting sustainability and innovation across a range of property services.
The Clerk of Works will be responsible for managing site construction and contract management of designated architectural design and construction projects.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Provide technical support to enable major architectural design and construction projects and schemes to achieve required quality standards.
2. Interpret project documentation, including drawings and undertake site inspections, surveys and audits so that designated building and construction works conform to specifications, designs and contracts.
3. Project manage small and/or rectification construction projects, taking responsibility for all aspects of the contracts and delivery to meet and manage customer expectations.
4. Monitor the capital and revenue budgets for specific construction projects, ensuring best value is achieved.
5. Carry out risk and hazard assessments ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
6. Responsible for identifying new business opportunities.
7. Fee earning at 90%, and contribute to the achievement of business plan objectives and targets.
8. This role requires frequent travel to other offices and sites.
9. Carry out duties appropriate to the grade of the post.
10. Promote continuous improvement and deliver demonstrable high quality products and services which embrace quality standards.
11. Demonstrate personal commitment to the Norse Way CSR strategy.
Candidate Requirements:
12. HNC/HND or equivalent in a building or construction related discipline Essential
13. Holds a current site card or is prepared to immediately attain Essential
14. Membership of the Institute of Clerk of Works Desirable
15. Experience in a similar or related role Essential
16. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD Essential
17. Familiar with relevant construction, health and safety legislation and risks and hazards associated with asbestos Essential
Our Offer:
18. 26 Days Holiday, plus 8 Bank Holiday (with annual option to purchase additional leave)
19. Norse Consulting Sickness Scheme
20. Royal London Pension Scheme
21. Payment of annual professional subscription / Opportunity to obtain higher education qualifications through Norse Group
22. BUPA Health Cash Plan / BUPA PMI reduced rate scheme
23. Flexible & hybrid working arrangements to ensure a work life balance
We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful and will not be progressed to the next stage.