Clerk of Works
| Company: | GI Group Main Account |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, SW19 1AA |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 4 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Job Title:
Clerk of Works
Type of Business:
Public Sector
Location:
Plymouth, London, Portsmouth, Larkhill & Scotland
Pay rate:
Competitive rate
Contract:
6 months
Hours:
37 hours pw
IR35 :
In Scope
GI Group has an exciting opportunity for a Clerk of Works to join a public sector client, helping to drive quality across construction, refurbishment and maintenance works.
You'll be responsible for on-site quality inspections, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification and to the required standards, and producing clear reports on findings. This is a field-based role with 1 day per week office-based admin.
Key responsibilities:
· Complete regular site inspections (workmanship, materials, compliance to specification/contract)
· Identify and report defects, deviations and risks, and support mitigation actions
· Monitor works including foundations, building envelope, services, fit-out, infrastructure and landscaping
· Check compliance with site safety plans and raise any H&S concerns
· Maintain issue/risk logs and contribute to lessons learned / continuous improvement
· Build strong working relationships and support resolution of delivery issues ("no surprises" reporting)
Essential requirements:
· Proven experience in a Clerk of Works / site inspection / quality assurance role (construction, maintenance or refurbishment)
· Strong technical knowledge and confidence challenging poor workmanship/non-compliance
· Strong written reporting and stakeholder communication skills
· Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the assigned region
· Good IT skills including the use of MS Office applications
Desirable:
· Professional Professional membership: ICWCI and/or CIOB (or working towards)
· Public sector experience
· Experience in housing / social housing
Hiring Contact: Joanne Smith
Agency: GI Group Recruitment Ltd
If you would like any further information about any vacancies before applying, please feel free to contact
or on 07552 342472
#LI-JS1
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.