Clerk of Works – (Part time – 2 days per week)
Portishead (1-2 site visits per week)
Contract Duration: Up to 60 weeks
IR35: Likely Outside (flexible engagement considered)
Day Rate: All-inclusive (travel, accommodation, subsistence included)
The Opportunity
We are working with a leading UK construction and infrastructure business with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality civil engineering, highways, and rail‑adjacent projects across the country. Known for their collaborative approach and commitment to excellence, they are now seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to act as the client’s on‑site representative for a key project in Portishead.
This is a part‑time assignment, ideal for a detail‑oriented professional who thrives on ensuring quality, compliance, and best practice across construction delivery.
The Role
As Clerk of Works, you will play a critical role in safeguarding quality across construction, groundworks, and landscape activities. Acting independently, you will ensure all works meet required specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct regular site inspections, benchmarking works against drawings and specifications
- Measure and sample materials to verify compliance and quality standards
- Identify defects and provide clear recommendations for corrective actions
- Liaise with contractors, engineers, surveyors, and the wider project team
- Monitor progress and produce detailed reports for client and stakeholders
- Undertake post‑construction inspections and monitor rectification works
About You
- Proven experience in a Clerk of Works, Site Engineer, or Construction Quality role
- Strong technical knowledge of civil engineering, including groundworks, drainage, concrete, and landscaping
- Solid understanding of the National Highways Specification
- Ability to remain impartial, acting in the best interest of the client
- Excellent attention to detail and strong report writing skills
- Effective communicator with the ability to engage across multidisciplinary teams
Desirable
- Experience working on rail or rail‑adjacent infrastructure projects
Additional Information
- Role involves approximately 1-2 site visits per week
- Fully inclusive day rate – no additional expenses payable
- Flexible engagement options available (inside/outside IR35 considered, with expectation of outside)
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