Clerk of Works; PMCM Build

Job Description

Clerk of Works – Construction Quality Management (CQM) Team supporting the Department for Education’s school rebuilding projects. The role is based at the WSP Cambridge office and at the client’s project location in Wisbech, with hands‑on collaboration with client teams.

• Review design, drawings, specifications, employer's requirements, contractor's proposals and other technical and contract documents as required.
• Advise on compliance with Building Regulations, DfE specifications, and third‑party accreditation requirements.
• Inspect construction work at least three times per week from start of site until practical completion.
• Provide weekly written reports on construction quality following site inspections.
• Attend design update meetings from contract award.
• Attend monthly site meetings and other meetings required for contract management.
• Conduct pre‑handover and handover quality inspections, preparing and issuing appropriate schedules and reports.
• Conduct end of defects liability period inspections, preparing and issuing appropriate schedules and reports.
• Undertake factory visits for off‑site construction projects.

The role is part of WSP’s wider Project and Commercial Management team. Opportunities exist to work on projects across the UK, with access to training and development resources in a supportive environment.

• Relevant Construction Professional Status.
• Technical knowledge of the construction industry.
• Relevant practical site experience.

• Understanding of the purpose and principles of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• Understanding of the CDM “Principle of Prevention”.

• Effective oral and written communication and engagement skills.
• Confidence to professionally challenge and influence duty holders to ensure compliance.

• Demonstrated capability and experience in Construction Quality Management.
• Relevant higher education qualification.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience inspecting public sector or equivalent buildings.
• Multi‑disciplinary design coordination experience and site monitoring and recording.

• Chartered member of a relevant construction institution (e.g., ICE, IStructE, ARB, CIBSE, IMechE, CIOB).
• Experience with modern methods of construction, including factory and on‑site inspections.
• Familiarity with the latest Clerk of Works & Site Inspector Handbook.
• Knowledge of the UK BIM Framework.
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act, CDM regulations and other health and safety legislation.
• Familiarity with HSG
  168 Fire Safety in Construction.
• Knowledge of DfE Soft Landings and its implementation.

• Hybrid working policy – flex to work from home up to two days a week.
• Work‑life balance initiatives: WSP My Hour, flexible leave options, bank holiday usage.
• Health and wellbeing support through Thrive programme and Virtual GP service.
• Gymflex scheme offering up to 40% off gym memberships.
• Comprehensive menopause support package.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.