Job Description
Permanent position, 36.5 hours per week.
We're looking to appoint a Clerk of Works in our growing Maintenance team at the University of Warwick.
Salary up to £42,155 per annum plus a generous benefits package including hybrid working and 42 days leave (including bank holidays).
Based within our Building team, you'll monitor the quality of work carried out by our staff and contractors on the University campus. You'll work closely with the managers and supervisors to make sure works are completed safely and to a high standard. You will help manage the contracts and monitor performance against the project plan, escalating any variances to Contract Administrators / Managers. You'll also get to work closely with the Project Managers where you will assess the contractors' proposals for their methods of work and advise if any amendments are required. Upon completion of projects, you will conduct inspections, testing and witnessing of completed work, recording any issues or uncompleted work.
You will have a construction related first degree or Higher Technician qualification or equivalent technical qualification in a construction related discipline with previous experience of construction implementation, working with clients or within a consultancy environment.
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Next steps
For an informal chat about the role, contact Graham Steer .
To Apply please click here and see How to Apply
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be found, so please don't delay in submitting your application.
Interview Date: TBC.
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
Under the direction of the line manager assume responsibility for ensuring the delivery site works in accordance with approved standards, specifications and schedules.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Responsible for the supervision of the implementation of construction works ensuring the use of correct materials and workmanship resulting in quality of work and value for money for the University.
a) Be familiar with all relevant drawings, specifications and contract instructions to be used as reference when inspecting site works
b) Make visual inspections for quality control purposes and where necessary and in accordance with contract procedures take measurements, samples for testing, and request opening up works to ensure specified standards are adhered to.
c) Establish the requirements of statutory legislation relevant to the implementation of the work and monitor and/or obtain approvals from the appropriate authorities
d) Receive the project plan at the commencement of the project and monitor performance against plan, escalating variances to Contract Administrators / Managers
e) In collaboration with Project Managers and CDM Coordinators assess the contractors' proposals for methods of work and advise where amendments are required
f) Act as an approver for the Estates permit to work system
g) Work in collaboration with the appointed contractors advising (not instructing) on working methods and details and escalating issues to Project Managers as they arise, where corrective instruction may be required
h) Keeps detailed records of activities and conditions during implementation of the work. Records may include:
i) Progress and delays, including photographic records
ii) The number and type of workers employed
iii) Weather conditions
iv) Visitors to the site
v) Drawings received
vi) Deliveries
vii) Instructions
viii) The details of any significant events including serious deficiencies in health or safety performance observed while on site
i) Where required provide formal 'clerk of works' reports to contract progress meetings
j) Co-ordinate and disseminate information to all necessary parties, ensuring all Health and Safety at Work (HASAW) regulations are fully complied with (CDM, COSHH etc.)
k) At the completion of projects conduct inspections, testing and witnessing of completed work, recording defects, unfinished work and work not in accordance with specification for issuing with formal contract instructions
l) Where appropriate oversee the building commissioning process and assist the Project Manager in ensuring a fully integrated managed transition from delivery to operational phase. Liaise closely with the estates operations teams in this respect.
2) In collaboration with the Estates Design Manager ensure, where appropriate, assist the completion of the Post Project Review process is completed for all relevant capital and other major projects in accordance with HEFCE and HEQDF guidance.
We're looking to appoint a Clerk of Works in our growing Maintenance team at the University of Warwick.
Salary up to £42,155 per annum plus a generous benefits package including hybrid working and 42 days leave (including bank holidays).
Based within our Building team, you'll monitor the quality of work carried out by our staff and contractors on the University campus. You'll work closely with the managers and supervisors to make sure works are completed safely and to a high standard. You will help manage the contracts and monitor performance against the project plan, escalating any variances to Contract Administrators / Managers. You'll also get to work closely with the Project Managers where you will assess the contractors' proposals for their methods of work and advise if any amendments are required. Upon completion of projects, you will conduct inspections, testing and witnessing of completed work, recording any issues or uncompleted work.
You will have a construction related first degree or Higher Technician qualification or equivalent technical qualification in a construction related discipline with previous experience of construction implementation, working with clients or within a consultancy environment.
.
Next steps
For an informal chat about the role, contact Graham Steer .
To Apply please click here and see How to Apply
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early should a suitable candidate be found, so please don't delay in submitting your application.
Interview Date: TBC.
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
Under the direction of the line manager assume responsibility for ensuring the delivery site works in accordance with approved standards, specifications and schedules.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1) Responsible for the supervision of the implementation of construction works ensuring the use of correct materials and workmanship resulting in quality of work and value for money for the University.
a) Be familiar with all relevant drawings, specifications and contract instructions to be used as reference when inspecting site works
b) Make visual inspections for quality control purposes and where necessary and in accordance with contract procedures take measurements, samples for testing, and request opening up works to ensure specified standards are adhered to.
c) Establish the requirements of statutory legislation relevant to the implementation of the work and monitor and/or obtain approvals from the appropriate authorities
d) Receive the project plan at the commencement of the project and monitor performance against plan, escalating variances to Contract Administrators / Managers
e) In collaboration with Project Managers and CDM Coordinators assess the contractors' proposals for methods of work and advise where amendments are required
f) Act as an approver for the Estates permit to work system
g) Work in collaboration with the appointed contractors advising (not instructing) on working methods and details and escalating issues to Project Managers as they arise, where corrective instruction may be required
h) Keeps detailed records of activities and conditions during implementation of the work. Records may include:
i) Progress and delays, including photographic records
ii) The number and type of workers employed
iii) Weather conditions
iv) Visitors to the site
v) Drawings received
vi) Deliveries
vii) Instructions
viii) The details of any significant events including serious deficiencies in health or safety performance observed while on site
i) Where required provide formal 'clerk of works' reports to contract progress meetings
j) Co-ordinate and disseminate information to all necessary parties, ensuring all Health and Safety at Work (HASAW) regulations are fully complied with (CDM, COSHH etc.)
k) At the completion of projects conduct inspections, testing and witnessing of completed work, recording defects, unfinished work and work not in accordance with specification for issuing with formal contract instructions
l) Where appropriate oversee the building commissioning process and assist the Project Manager in ensuring a fully integrated managed transition from delivery to operational phase. Liaise closely with the estates operations teams in this respect.
2) In collaboration with the Estates Design Manager ensure, where appropriate, assist the completion of the Post Project Review process is completed for all relevant capital and other major projects in accordance with HEFCE and HEQDF guidance.
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