Clerk of Works

**NOTE – THIS IS AN OVERSEAS OPPORTUNITY**

Principal responsibilities of a Clerk of Works:
Their primary responsibility is to monitor and report on quality, workmanship and materials. Projects differ in complexity and technical bias, individual strengths and skill set which may be highlighted within the procurement demand, these may include the following:
• HV/LV Electrical Systems Experience
• Mechanical Systems Installation Experience
• Combined Electrical & Mechanical fit out Experience
• Civil, Ground Works, Fit Out and Structural Experience

Ideal candidates should have the following:
NEC 4 Supervisor Trained
SSSTS / SMSTS
Small Sample Asbestos Survey Trained P402
Authorised Person Duties
First Aid qualification
CSCS card

Stakeholder Management Requirement:
Reporting is a key deliverable and is achieved by giving regular verbal feedback on site, at project meetings to a wider audience of project stakeholders and by more formal, written progress documents that are issued senior Stakeholders. As such Stakeholder management skills need to be well developed with an ability to engage and cooperate within a multinational environment on the diplomatic platform.

Individuals will be expected to carry out and formally report on the following duties and/or activities related to the project they are assigned to, generally these may include:
• The inspection of on & off-site fabrication and testing of materials, to verify their suitability, completeness, labelling, safe/secure storage, etc.
• Assist in the review and comment on the Contractor’s risk assessments and method statements.
• Regularly checking and reporting on compliance with agreed H&S site rules and good practice, the Clk Wks will be expected to adopt a ‘hands-on’ and proactive approach to supporting the Contractor on all site matters relating to H&S. This is to include Near Miss reporting and reporting using the FCDO portal.
• The Clk Wks will attend site progress meetings and other project meetings as directed by the PM and will submit regular site reports (in an agreed format) to the PM, PD and other stakeholders as defined under the project.
• Towards the end of a project there may be a need to undertake witness testing, commissioning and balancing of engineering installations.
• Keep detailed records of various aspects of the Work as directed by the Employer and Project Manager to include:
- Progress and any delays
- The number and types of workers employed
- Weather conditions including high wind affecting use of tower cranes and the like
- Visitors to the site
- Drawings received
- Deliveries of materials and plant
- Monitoring of Incorporation of materials into the works ensuring they meet specification.
- Instructions
- Details of any deficiencies in H&S performance

• Liaise with post staff in all aspects of the works relating to Security, H&S and Environmental considerations to ensure post is aware of any issues arising due to the works progress.