Senior Clerk of Works Job Vacancy -Kent and South East

Location: Kent and South East

Sector: Construction Consultancy

Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent

A leading multidisciplinary Construction Consultancy has a vacancy for a Senior Clerk of Works with extensive residential projects experience to join their team for a role based in Kent covering projects in the South East.

This position is ideal for a technical specialist with a strong eye for detail, specifically to oversee the construction of multiple residential development projects. You will be joining a consultancy that prides itself on quality and compliance across new build, regeneration, and traditional residential sectors.

This position is urgent; we are seeking someone who can join in the next 1-2 months.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements for the Senior Clerk of Works

  • Conducting regular site inspections to ensure works align with contract drawings, specifications, and current Building Regulations.

  • Providing diligent quality control and technical oversight on residential developments, ensuring high standards of workmanship across substructures, framing, finishes, and envelope works.

  • Identifying, recording, and managing the rectification of defects throughout the construction phases.

  • Liaising effectively between contractors, developers, and the consultancy team to maintain strict quality control standards.

  • Producing clear, detailed site inspection reports and maintaining meticulous site diaries for client review.

  • Ensuring all site operations comply with current health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Experience and Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Clerk of Works, preferably within a construction consultancy environment.

  • Deep technical knowledge of residential construction methods, building regulations, and quality assurance processes.

  • Professional Standing: Membership of the ICWCI is highly desirable; however, candidates with significant equivalent site experience and a strong technical background are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • A proactive approach to Health and Safety and construction quality standards.

  • Full UK driving license for travel across sites in Kent and the South East.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements for the Clerk of Works

  • Conducting site inspections to ensure works align with contract drawings, specifications, and current Building Regulations.

  • Specialist Focus: Providing oversight on Residential Projects, ensuring all works meet post-Building Safety Act requirements.

  • Identifying, recording, and managing the rectification of defects.

  • Liaising between contractors and the consultancy team to maintain high standards of quality control.

  • Producing clear, detailed site reports and maintaining meticulous site diaries.

Experience and Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Clerk of Works, preferably within a consultancy environment.

  • Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of Residential Projects

  • Professional Standing: Membership of the ICWCI is highly desirable; however, candidates with significant equivalent site experience and a strong technical background are encouraged to apply.

  • A proactive approach to Health and Safety and quality standards.

  • Full UK driving license.

How to Apply for the Senior Clerk of Works Vacancy

Please forward your CV along with your salary expectations to: Contact: info@staffordlawrence.com Job Reference: SCW/26/Kent

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