Clerk Of Works - Building Services
hace 5 días
Manchester
Job Title: BUILDING SERVICES CLERK OF WORKS\nLocation - Manchester \nSalary - £45,000 - £50,000\n\nThis role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply site-based technical inspection, construction quality assurance and building services knowledge while supporting clients across a wide range of projects.\n\nYou will be responsible for independent monitoring of mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) building services installations across the built environment and related sectors, ensuring quality, compliance and adherence to design intent and industry standards.\n\nRequirements\n\nHNC/HND, NVQ Level 4+, City & Guilds, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.\nMinimum 5 years' relevant experience within the construction or building services industry.\nExperience inspecting mechanical, electrical and public health building services installations on construction and refurbishment projects.\nStrong technical knowledge of building services systems, construction methods, workmanship standards and installation quality requirements.\nGood understanding of Building Regulations, British Standards, CIBSE guidance, Water Regulations, Electricity at Work Regulations and CDM Regulations.\nExperience identifying defects, non-conformances, poor workmanship and deviations from drawings, specifications and contract requirements.\nExperience producing site inspection reports, photographic records, defect schedules, snagging lists and progress updates.\nKnowledge of commissioning, testing, certification, O&M manuals and handover procedures.\nStrong communication skills, able to engage effectively with clients, contractors, subcontractors, project managers and design teams.\nCompetent in Microsoft Office and capable of maintaining accurate site records and documentation.\nAble to work independently on site, act professionally and escalate technical, quality or safety concerns where required.\nFull UK driving licence, right to work in the UK, and willingness to travel nationwide.\nMembership of CIBSE, IET, IHEEM, CIOB or similar professional body is desirable.\nNEBOSH, IOSH, CSCS or equivalent health and safety qualification is desirable.Responsibilities\n\nUndertake regular site inspections of MEP building services installations.\nMonitor workmanship and installation quality against drawings, specifications and project requirements.\nInspect systems including electrical installations, fire alarms, emergency lighting, security, access control, CCTV, data, HVAC, plumbing, drainage, renewables and BMS systems.\nEnsure compliance with Building Regulations, British Standards, CIBSE guidance, Water Regulations, Electricity at Work Regulations, CDM Regulations and contract documentation.\nIdentify defects, poor workmanship and non-compliant installations and issue clear reports.\nProduce site inspection reports, photographic records, defect schedules, snagging lists and progress updates.\nMonitor rectification works and verify completion of remedial actions.\nWitness testing and commissioning activities and review associated certification and records.\nMonitor project progress and highlight risks to quality, compliance, programme and handover.\nReport issues, risks and progress updates to the Project Manager and Design Team.\nAttend site meetings, technical workshops and handover inspections as required.\nPromote and maintain site health and safety standards, reporting unsafe practices where necessary.\nReview risk assessments and method statements relevant to inspected works.\nLiaise with clients, contractors and design teams to resolve technical and quality issues.\nReview O&M manuals, commissioning documentation and handover information for completeness.\nSupport practical completion, defects inspections and project handover activities.\nMaintain accurate records in line with company procedures and quality management systems.\nSupport ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and wider management system requirements.\nMaintain professional development and contribute to continuous improvement.\nUndertake any other duties appropriate to the role and experience level