Job Description

Key Responsibilities

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Quality Assurance & Compliance

+ Inspect construction and engineering works to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, codes of practice, and relevant standards.
+ Ensure that materials, workmanship, and construction practices meet required quality levels.
+ Report any non-compliance, defects, or deviations from specifications and recommend corrective actions.

Project Monitoring

+ Monitor daily site activities and progress against the project programme.
+ Ensure works are executed safely and in accordance with approved health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations.
+ Attend site meetings and provide regular reports to the Project Manager/Engineer.

Liaison & Communication

+ Act as the clients eyes and ears on site, representing their interests in relation to quality and compliance.
+ Liaise with contractors, consultants, engineers, and other stakeholders to resolve site issues.
+ Maintain accurate and up-to-date site records, reports, and photographic evidence.

Technical Support

+ Assist with the interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications on site.
+ Support engineers and project managers with inspections, testing, and quality documentation.
+ Ensure contractors follow approved method statements and quality control procedures.

Risk & Safety Management

+ Monitor and report on safety practices and compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
+ Highlight potential risks, hazards, or delays and recommend mitigation measures.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

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Diploma or Degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (advantageous but not always essential). Proven experience as a Clerk of Works, Site Inspector, or in a similar site-based quality assurance role within the engineering/construction industry. Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, codes of practice, and construction processes. Knowledge of HSE regulations and construction quality standards. Excellent communication, report writing, and problem-solving skills. Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of AutoCAD or similar software is an advantage. Membership of the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI) or similar professional body is desirable.

Core Competencies

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Attention to detail and commitment to quality. Integrity and independence in decision-making. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams. * Proactive, assertive, and solution-oriented approach.