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Clerk of Works

Essential

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Technician’s Diploma in Civil Engineering from an accredited academic institution. E.g. (NVQ Level 6 – Senior Site Inspection Diploma (SSI6)
• Certificate in NEBOSH or IOSH
• PMP Certification will be an asset
• Working knowledge of laws and regulations governing large construction projects. Including BRCS processes.
• Working knowledge of Building Codes
• Working knowledge of the OSH requirements
• Working knowledge of project management reporting techniques
• Excellent communication skills including preparing/compiling detailed analytical reports
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Tools and software relevant to job functions
• Minimum of three (3) years’ working experience performing similar functions in a large, diverse organization. OR
• Equivalent combination of Qualification, Training and Experience

Preferred

• Hold or have held AP tickets on MOD estates.
• Competent with Microsoft project.
• Basic working knowledge of Domestic / Commercial Electrical and Mechanical installations.

Core Responsibilities and Duties

Aim

• Plan and co-ordinate elements of work in a construction project.
• Plan, co-ordinate and control construction project resources.
• Interpret construction design drawings and specifications.
• Recognise and apply the statutory requirements of Building Regulations and Technical Guidance Documents
• Recognise and apply the statutory requirements of Health and Safety at Work Act and Safety, Health and Welfare (Construction) Regulations.
• Recognise and apply where appropriate other statutory legislation applicable to construction activities.
• Liaise with designers, and others as part of a team for the successful completion of a construction project.
• Monitor and control construction projects to meet required standards of quality, cost and time.
• Assess and evaluate quality in production and workmanship.
• Apply the principles of construction project production with regard to economy and efficiency

Site Supervision

• Monitors and controls access to construction site(s) as necessary.
• Ensures all works are completed to the contracted specifications.
• Inspects and verifies that all materials delivered to the construction site comply with contractual requirements.
• Monitors, inspects, and ensures workmanship and practices of contractors and/or crews engaged in construction are in accordance with required standards
• Conducts on-going site inspections to ensure adherence to all building codes, plans and specifications; takes action as necessary
• Witnesses testing and quality control activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements
• Monitors cleanliness and general orderliness of construction site
• Monitors construction work schedules to ensure they remain ‘on schedule’
• Prepares and submits detailed reports on any deviations in workmanship, construction activity or schedules together with appropriate recommendations Project Management Support
• Assists the New Works Manager in the review and evaluation of plans, specifications and designs submitted by contractors and/or engineers
• Assists the New Works Manager in verifying the quantum of works completed by each contractor
• Assists New Works Manager with commissioning or updating the punch/snag list in the approved format
• Monitors and ensures that site activities are in accordance with approved policies and procedures
• Participates in project meetings as the Company’s site representative as required and prepares/ submits reports to seniors within the specified timeframe
• Assists in the preparation of Scope of Works, Specifications and Cost Estimates for variations to the work in progress or for developing RFQs/RFPs. Health & Safety
• Facilitates site inspection(s) and monitoring for compliance with health and safety regulations, building codes and/or any other relevant regulations.
• Liaises with the Health and Safety Manager to ensure that Health and Safety issues that are reported or observed are adequately actioned by the appropriate contractors within the agreed timeframes
• Conducts routine site inspection(s) and advises the New Works Manager and/or HSE Department of any deviations to Occupational Safety and Health requirements Documentation of Records and Reports
• Prepares and submits reports on all incidents and/or accidents occurring on the construction site in accordance with standard HSE procedures
• Logs all activities of the construction site in the Daily Logbook.
• Prepares and submits daily/weekly/monthly reports on assigned project(s), utilizing the approved formats and within the agreed time frames.
• Performs any other duties relative to the job function as may be assigned by line management.
• Ensuring all handover documents (O&M etc.) are to the standard expected.

Key Performance Indicators

• Projects are completed to Spec, on target and within budget.
• Quality reports are prepared and submitted within set timelines.
• Site activities are documented on a daily basis.
• Positive feedback from Internal and External Customers.
• Implemented procedures in respect of all work processes.

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