About the Company
You will be joining an established and friendly team and will have the potential to grow, as they offer strong training schemes with hopes to get the right individual fully qualified in their field. This will be part of a long-term development plan, tailored to your personal training needs and career aspirations. Opportunities for development and role diversification are regularly reviewed on a bi-annual basis to ensure your career goals are on track, and they place a strong emphasis on "growing our own talent" - so opportunities for progression are bountiful.
Job Description
This organisation is seeking a highly driven Assistant Clerk of Works to join their Birmingham team, working across projects in The Midlands and The North.
Their company is continually expanding as they celebrate new business wins month-on-month. Their sectors of operation include residential, commercial, arts and leisure, and education - with residential developments being their primary area of operation. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of an exceptional team which thrives on delivering the highest standards of quality in construction for every client.
They are looking for an individual who has the initiative to hit the ground running. The work pace is fast and understanding their objective to be 'the consultant of choice' is key to how they deliver an exceptional service.
Responsibilities:
As an Assistant Clerk of Works, you will be responsible for assisting their Clerk of Works team in inspecting the workmanship, quality and safety of work on their projects and reporting back to their Surveyors, Aftercare Team and Clients. You will be given the opportunity to work across leading developments which truly impact communities in a positive way. No two days will be the same as you will be tasked with inspections across a wide range of sites, but generally, your responsibilities will include:
Attending initial and recurring project meetings with the Client and relevant project team, to develop a full understanding of the project specification and Employer's Requirements
Carrying out regular site inspections to ensure the works meet the drawings and specification
Completing and distributing Site Inspection Report, Progress Report, and Quality Control Sheet
Providing progress photographs
Attending site meetings when requested and providing verbal reports for the Client and the project team
Assisting in carrying out and preparing snagging and de-snagging sheets
Assisting in the handover procedure
Requirements
Requirements:
The right individual will have:
The ability to prioritise and manage several tasks or projects to deadline
A customer-focused attitude
A team player mentality, keen to work closely with clients and colleagues
A sound knowledge of building construction
A professional approach to daily tasks
Excellent inspection/report writing skills
Good verbal communication skills, with a comfortable presence in meetings and a willingness to contribute
The ability to work under direction, but able to use own initiative when required
A commercially aware and financially astute attitude
A full, clean driving licence - travel to a wide range of sites is a key aspect of this role