Clerk of Works

York, Leeds, North Yorkshire, North East England – Hybrid. Permanent – Full Time. Competitive Salary + Flexible Benefits.

Freedom Professional Services has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clerk of Works with a mixture of strong technical knowledge in a broad range of civil engineering disciplines and contract administration to join our growing electricity transmission and distribution civil design team.

• Ensure that all civil construction work carried out by contractors is in accordance with the design, relevant standards and specifications, policies and procedures.
• Support design engineers in the design and management of civil engineering elements of projects.
• Use site surveys, existing plans, drawings, codes of practice, technical specifications, manufacturer’s literature and technical knowledge to advise and support civil engineering contractors during the construction phase of projects.
• Assist in the preparation and/or review of overall site construction programmes, working with the contractor, designer and project manager.
• Participate in the planning of project ITPs and monitor contractor adherence.
• Conduct Quality, H&S and Environmental Audits as required by Freedom and the Client.
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports as required to the client.
• Convene and chair on‑site coordination meetings on behalf of the Client as required.
• Liaise and collaborate with the client and internal design teams to ensure the effective delivery of projects, providing site progress updates and identifying issues that could pose a risk to programme, quality or cost.

• Previous experience working as a Clerk of Works in the civil/built environment for the construction of traditional masonry buildings, steel portal frames, and reinforced concrete foundations and structures.
• Effective technical and non‑technical communication skills with contractors, colleagues, clients and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience of the CDM Regulations 2015.
• A technical qualification in Civil Engineering or a relevant qualification in Building Construction.
• A registered member or working towards registration with the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate of Great Britain.
• Strong understanding and experience of construction methodologies and their associated risk management.
• Registration with the CSCS in a relevant discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.

• Ability to support the delivery of multiple simultaneous technical projects in a challenging environment.
• Vocational training, diplomas, or certificates in construction‑related fields.
• Awareness of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging legislation.
• Awareness of sustainability and environmentally friendly practices.

• Competitive Salary on Offer
• Car or Car Allowance
• Pension with employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well‑being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits:
  Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
• Personal development programme