Clerk of Works - Site Inspection & Quality Management

Location
Manchester

Salary
Up to £49,000

Employment Type

Permanent

Job Overview

A remote Clerk of Works role covering residential and commercial projects across Manchester, including new-build and refurbishment schemes. Suitable for an experienced site inspection or construction quality professional, the position involves monitoring workmanship, materials, compliance and progress from foundations through to final snagging. You will work independently from home, travel to allocated sites and act as the main client contact for construction quality matters.

Role & Responsibilities

Inspect residential and commercial construction projects
Monitor workmanship, materials and project requirements
Identify defects, incomplete work and quality concerns
Produce detailed reports after every site inspection
Manage inspection schedules across multiple projects

You will communicate findings clearly with clients, contractors and internal project teams, supporting the effective delivery of Clerk of Works services.

Skills & Experience Required

Previous Clerk of Works or site inspection experience
Strong residential new-build inspection experience
Knowledge of construction materials, trades and methods
Ability to identify defects and snagging issues
Proficiency in Microsoft Office reporting tools

Experience with in a consultancy is preferred. Relevant housing association, local authority, quality management or warranty inspection backgrounds will also be considered.

Salary & Benefits

Salary up to £49,000
Company car or £5,000 car allowance
Mileage paid at 45p per mile
25 days' holiday, increasing to 30
Pension, life assurance and wellbeing support

Remote working is provided, with regular travel to project sites.

About Hunter Dunning

Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.

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