Clerk of Works

Are you a Quality minded individual who has built a career on driving a ‘Right first time’ approach from the ground up; walking the project site, checking finishes, and identifying defects. Do you understand the anatomy of a build inside out, are you first to notice when something is about to go wrong and can react to mitigate further errors.

Do you recognise that quality isn't just about paperwork—it’s about planning. We are looking for someone who is ready to move from identifying problems to actively preventing them

Do you have a Construction background and experience in Construction Quality then this role maybe for you. We are not looking for a site inspector. We are looking for a Quality Advisor to join our project teams and shift the focus from reactive reporting to pre-emptive mitigation.

In this role, you will be working closely with project site teams and Stepnells Supply Chain, you aren't just identifying defects and handing them over to an already busy site team; you are an architect of the project’s success. You will work with our project teams to ensure the "Golden Thread" of information is verifiable, robust, and recorded. You will be the technical lead who helps our site managers and trade partners plan for, deliver and be proud of their right first time work.

• Engineering Quality into the Build: You’ll be diving into Trade Quality Plans (TQPs) and Quality Risk Evaluations (QREs) before a single material hits the site to prevent and where possible mitigate quality risk. You’ll support the creation of quality method statements, inspection and testing plans, and ensure our site teams are set up and ready to deliver.
• Proactive Mitigation: You will support high-risk trades early, verifying they have the competence and capacity on site to deliver work right first time.
• Technical Authority: When site issues arise, you are the technical lead. You don’t just log an NCR—you identify the root cause and support the corrective action planning and collaboration that gets the project back on track and verify completed work.
• Mentorship: You’ll be the person the Site Managers and supply chain supervision look to for technical backing when the pressure is on. You will mentor our teams to embed quality as a core operational discipline, not a box-ticking exercise.

• Construction Literacy: We are looking for a seasoned professional. A member of, or working towards joining the CWCI, NVQ Level 5 or equivalent in construction site inspection an advantage.
• Good communicator: You can hold your own in a room with subcontractors and design teams. You respect the trade, but you refuse to compromise on Stepnell Quality standards.
• Driven: If You’re looking for a role that challenges your technical knowledge and rewards your ability to take ownership of project quality, then please contact our Recruitment Team.

At Stepnell, we’re passionate about empowering our people to thrive. We believe in building fulfilling and rewarding careers by investing in talent, nurturing growth, and inspiring innovation. With the prestigious Investors in People Gold accreditation, we’re proud to place our people at the heart of everything we do. Every team member is valued, and curiosity and collaboration are central to our team culture.

We’re committed to enabling our people to make a real impact and drive meaningful change throughout our business.

To show our appreciation, we offer generous and competitive benefits including, an enhanced pension scheme with a Stepnell contribution of 7% to help secure your financial future, annual leave that increases with service and the flexibility to purchase more, a market leading employee referral scheme, and for eligible roles comprehensive health coverage, adjustable start and finish times and a car allowance or company car.

Join us in a collaborative and inclusive environment where your well‑being is our priority, and your contributions are truly valued.

As a family-owned business with over 155 years of history, Stepnell is built on stability, trust, and long-term thinking. We make decisions with the future in mind for our people, our clients, and our communities.

Our capabilities span construction, property development, energy solutions, joinery, and concrete repair, allowing us to offer integrated services that meet a wide range of client needs. Operating through six regional offices in Rugby, Nottingham, Liverpool, Wantage, Bristol, Southampton, and across three core business units, we maintain a strong local presence while delivering consistently high standards. Today, repeat clients account for 75% of our turnover a testament to our reliability and the quality of our relationships.