Clerk Of Works

BDS Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Clerk Of Works to join the Property Services team with our housing client in South Manchester. Contract: Temp ongoing, Possibly lead to a Permanant opportunity Hours: Monday to Friday 39 hours a week Pay rates: From £19.27 PAYE or £25.00 Umbrella Duties * To carry out property condition surveys and pre-inspection of necessary repairs. * To prepare reports, schedules, quantities, costs and diagrams as appropriate * Undertake post-inspection of building work and ensure that works have been correctly carried out and quantities and charges applied appropriately. * Assist the Property Services Manager in the preparation of specifications and other tender documentation to ensure best value in relation to price and quality. * Oversee works on site and to undertake role of Clerk of Works. This will include: • Proper familiarisation with each scheme at the pre-contract stage; • Effective supervision of all on site activities; • Providing progress reports to the Property Services Manager as and when required; • Dealing with problems that arise within the defects period. This will include providing assistance in ensuring that defects identified during the defects liability period are remedied quickly and in accordance with the correct procedures, plus assistance in dealing with latent defects; and • Ensuring that, wherever appropriate, the Property Services Manager is promptly advised of any problems in relation to specifications, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers, materials or any other relevant matters. Criteria: * Sound knowledge of building construction and maintenance * HNC (Building Construction) or equivalent qualification/experience. * Understanding of contract supervision and Clerk of Works role * Experience and demonstration of understanding the surveying duties and role within domestic building maintenance * Experience of delivering kitchen programmes: - Inspections, surveys, ensuring that defects are recorded and made good in appropriate time scales, checking designs and their suitability * Full UK driving license and vehicle * Excellent IT and problem-solving skills. Please apply now for immediate consideration or call Tom