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Clerk of Works

Salary
Location Winchester
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Are you an experienced Clerk of Works looking to take that next step in your career?

As the demand for our expertise continues to grow, we now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clerk of Works to join our significantly experienced and talented Construction Team based out of our offices in Winchester.

As a Clerk of Works at Ridge, you will work within a team  who  are working with  Residential Providers including Housing Associations , Private “Buy to Let” Clients  and Local Authority New Homes  departments , to assist in the delivery on new build and  regeneration schemes . You will help to oversee the construction works and delivery of these new build and regeneration projects.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Ensuring works carried out by the approved contractors are of the highest standard and meet all requirements of the specification and current regulations
  • Visit the Housing construction sites typically either weekly or at fortnightly intervals. Provide a Report typically covering items below (Reports actioned  using a Ridge App based template)
  • Review Drawings  and feedback  construction/design queries
  • Report to  Client/Employer commenting upon:
  1. Progress.
  2. Defects and observations queries
  3. General comments regarding workmanship, materials and storage, site organisation, safety and labour on site. Monitor the performance of Developer and compliance of materials and workmanship and programme enforcing implementation of construction standards and finishes in accordance with those defined in the Contract specification/ERs and/or contract drawings or with manufacturers or industry standard good practice.
  4. Review works on site and provide technical feedback/instructions to ensure that works are being carried out in accordance with statutory regulations, best practice and delivering best value for money.
  5. Record weather stoppages.
  6. Monitor inspections by Building Control and NHBC/Premier or equivalent Building Insurance Guarantee.
  • Visual QA Inspections and Handover Inspections as required in our agreed format
  • Review contract specification, Employer’s Requirements, contract and working drawings to  enable  understanding of project and enable checks for compliance
  • Assist  Employer’s Agent / Project Management team with site progress meetings , providing feedback and  tracking  closure of  defects and observations throughout project
  • Assist Team members as required with process of snagging, de-snagging and potentially the handover  of properties to client
  • Assist team with process of End of Defects in section and  assist with interim defects rectification queries  during Defects period
  • Where  BREEAM residential ( HQM ) – assist with elemental  checks

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Significant experience in the construction of Housing schemes and other building projects.
  • Good Building Pathology
  • You will need to be an excellent communicator who can articulate issues between the Contractor and the Client Team’s.
  • You will also need to show ambition and a willingness to learn whilst demonstrating a high-level of diligence and organisational skills.
  • Knowledge of Building Control  /NHBC build standards and understanding of construction elements relating  fire management/compensation  
  • You will be capable in the use of technology to produce reports using our company reporting system.
  • A current CSCS Card .

 

We are Ridge, a Built Environment Consultancy. We help our clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

Our 1,400+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They’re the foundation of our success - they drive our vision, embody our values and separate us from the competition.

Come and join us if you’re hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you’re motivated by ingenuity and if you’re always aspiring to be the very best.

  • Quality
  • THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR BUSINESS.

From concept to execution, our work is driven by passion, technical expertise and an uncompromising commitment to excellence - delivering solutions that stand the test of time. We don’t need - or want - to be the biggest. Just the best.

  • Ingenuity
  • AS STANDARD.

We question assumptions and look beyond the obvious - applying technical depth and creativity to solve problems that matter. We find better ways today, then improve on them tomorrow.

  • Partnership
  • BUILT ON TRUST. GROWN OVER TIME.

Since 1946, strong relationships have shaped everything we do. We listen, challenge with care, and stay with you for the long haul - turning shared goals into lasting impact.

  • Aspiration
  • THE FIRE IN OUR BELLY.

We start with a vision - then push the boundaries of what’s possible. With bold ideas and a clear view of the future, we turn ambitions into meaningful outcomes.

The benefits package we have put together for you supports every aspect of your life.

Annual
leave

A healthy holiday allowance that starts at 25 days pa, plus the option to buy, carry over or sell.

Community
spirit

You can take three volunteering days each year to spend time on causes close to your heart.

Mental
health

Mental Health First Aiders are here to support you, backed up by Unum’s Help@hand app.

Financial benefits

A path to peace of mind: life assurance, pension scheme and income protection.

Physical
wellbeing

Your health is a priority for us too, so we offer medical insurance, private GP access and discounted gym membership.

Flexible
working

Our flexible approach to hybrid working is there to suit you, your family and your team.

Career development

A pathway at Ridge that’s focused on your professional, personal or educational aspirations.

Extra
benefits

Performance bonus, car allowance and more based on your role - and progression.

We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application and selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.

A polite note to Recruitment Agencies
We enjoy great relationships with our agency partners within our framework, and fully believe in the value of a blended approach to finding the best talent. However, we are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from agency partners at this time – any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownerships on any introduction that you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

We are committed to nurturing strong partnerships within our agency framework, but there are occasions where we looking to enlist the help of others. If you would be interested in working with us in the future, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

A polite note to recruitment agencies

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.
If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

We are recruiting for this role directly and aren’t seeking support from our agency partners. Any unsolicited CV introductions won’t be honoured, and we won’t grant candidate ownership on any introductions you make for roles that haven’t been briefed and released to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you are a recruitment agency who doesn’t currently work with Ridge but would like to, please send a message to workwithus@ridge.co.uk, and we’ll reach out to you should there be an opportunity.

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