Clerk of Works

Clerk of Works (M&E) - School Project

Location:

Hartlepool, County Durham

Contract:

Part-Time Consultancy Assignment
Duration: 6 Months
Commitment: 1 Day Per Week

Start Date:

Immediate / Negotiable
Day Rate:
Competitive (DOE)

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Clerk of Works with strong Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) installation experience to provide independent quality assurance and site inspection services on a live school project in Hartlepool.

Working on behalf of the client, you will attend site one day per week for approximately six months, overseeing the quality of M&E installations, monitoring compliance with design specifications and relevant standards, and producing detailed inspection reports following each visit.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Clerk of Works, Building Services Inspector, M&E Quality Inspector, or Building Services Engineer seeking a flexible consultancy assignment.

Key Responsibilities

Undertake weekly site inspections of mechanical and electrical installations.
Monitor workmanship quality and compliance with design specifications.
Ensure installations comply with relevant Building Regulations, British Standards and industry best practice.
Identify defects, non-conformances and quality issues.
Monitor progress against programme milestones.
Verify that installation works are being carried out in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
Liaise with the client, project team, contractor and subcontractors where required.
Produce detailed written inspection reports following each site visit, including:
Progress observations
Quality assessments
Defects and snagging items
Photographic evidence
Recommendations for corrective actions
Attend occasional project meetings if required.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should possess:

Previous experience as a Clerk of Works, M&E Inspector, Building Services Engineer or similar quality assurance role.
Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services installations.
Experience inspecting M&E works within education, commercial, healthcare or public sector buildings.
Excellent understanding of construction quality standards and compliance requirements.
Ability to produce clear, concise and detailed inspection reports.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to Hartlepool.

Desirable Qualifications

MICWCI, LICWCI or Fellow status with the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI).
HNC/HND or Degree in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
CSCS Card.
Relevant M&E qualifications or trade background.

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