Clerk of Works


Company:	Carbon60
Salary:	£300 - £300
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	North London, N7 8JA
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	28 Aug 2026

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Summary

Clerk of Works - Building & M&E Compliance

ROLE: Clerk of Works - Building & M&E Compliance

PAY RATE: £300 per day

CONTRACT TYPE: 3 Months (Potential extension)

WORKING HOURS:

Monday to Friday - Night Shifts (Out of Hours)

Typical working hours: 5:00pm - 3:00am

Occasional weekend working may be required to support critical programme activities

37.5 hours per week

LOCATION: London

THE ROLE:

The successful candidate will provide independent, technically focused oversight of contractor activities across the project, ensuring all works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, statutory regulations, and project requirements.

Acting as the client's on-site representative, you will monitor quality, safety, compliance, and programme performance while supporting the Project Manager by identifying risks, resolving issues where possible, and maintaining clear, evidence-based reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

A mechanical engineering background is highly preferred, and applicants should have strong experience overseeing complex building services or construction projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide independent on-site inspection and technical oversight of contractor works

Ensure all works comply with approved drawings, specifications, standards, and statutory requirements

Monitor workmanship, material quality, and compliance throughout the project

Identify and challenge non-compliant work, ensuring corrective actions are implemented

Support the Project Manager by identifying project risks, defects, delays, and technical issues

Review contractor performance against programme milestones and approved project plans

Produce accurate, evidence-based inspection reports and compliance documentation

Verify compliance with change control procedures and approved project scope

Work within live operational environments while ensuring minimal disruption to site activities

Build effective relationships with contractors, consultants, designers, and project stakeholders

HEALTH, SAFETY & COMPLIANCE:

Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and construction legislation

Verify Principal Contractor and Principal Designer responsibilities are being fulfilled

Carry out and document temporary works inspections

Review RAMS, permits, isolations, and access arrangements before works commence

Promote a strong health and safety culture across site activities

Support incident, accident, and near-miss investigations where required

Ensure high standards of housekeeping, safety, and SHEQ compliance are maintained

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Previous experience as a Clerk of Works, Site Inspector, Building Services Inspector, or similar technical quality assurance role

Strong understanding of building services, construction quality, and compliance requirements

Experience monitoring contractor performance on live construction projects

Excellent knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and technical standards

Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and Health & Safety legislation

Excellent reporting, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to identify technical issues and challenge non-compliant works confidently

Comfortable working night shifts and within operational environments

DESIRABLE:

Mechanical engineering background (highly preferred)

Experience working on public sector, commercial, or large infrastructure projects

Knowledge of building compliance, commissioning, and project assurance processes

Experience producing evidence-based quality and compliance reports

What happens next?

Your application and CV will be carefully reviewed by the recruitment team managing this position. If your experience matches the role requirements, we will contact you within 48 hours to discuss the opportunity and outline the next steps.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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