Description:
Duties and Responsibilities
The work of a Clerk of Works/Building Inspector is extremely varied and the duties will vary depending on assignment. Clerk of Works’ are typically assigned to Housing Maintenance and Construction, Assets and Facilities Management, Corporate Projects and Building Control. The post holder will be expected to constantly contribute towards improving the overall effectiveness of the section, to which they are assigned.
The role of a Clerk of Works/Building Inspector is primarily to represent the interests of the Council in regard to ensuring that the quality of both materials and workmanship are in accordance with planning permission, building regulation, architects/engineers and other consultant’s drawings and specifications.
He/she will be expected to participate in all aspects of the work of the section in which they are based and will be expected to:
- Carry out inspections, surveys, keep detailed records and prepare relevant reports;
- Have strong relevant technical capability;
- Supervise contracts to ensure that all works are carried out as per specification and in compliance with requirements;
- Monitor of on-site construction, photographic recording, materials quality and standard, building materials testing and certificate verification and attend site and carry out inspections as required;
- Have a good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements;
- Comply with the Health and Safety Management System and assist in it’s ongoing development;
- Comply with Health and Safety Regulations and awareness of on-site safety and participation at and reporting to site meetings;
- Prepare drawings/reports and specifications of works, tender documentation;
- Ensure compliance with contract drawings and specification;
- Carry out public procurement of goods, services and works;
- Certify payments and manage budgets;
- Manage and supervise contracts on site;
- Compile and keeping such records as may be necessary in relation to above works including the submission of reports as required and furnishing data for final costing;
- Have a strong sense of ownership of their work and attention to detail;
- Work equally well as part of a team or on their own initiative;
- Work with other services, community groups and statutory organisations;
- Deal with the public/customers/contractors, etc;
- Play a leading role in developing systems for improving the quality of outputs from the section;
- Play a leading role in promoting the development of quality control systems both with internal teams and with external contractors;
- Take measurements and samples on site to make sure that the work and the materials meet the specifications and quality standards;
- Implement programmes of work in a timely and effective manner;
- Liaise closely with the contractor’s staff, while maintaining independence;
- Represent the Council as required;
- Such other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the Director of Service or his/her appointed nominee from time to time including supervision of work undertaken by the Council for other local authorities, or other bodies.