Clerk of Works; Passive Fire

Position: Clerk of Works (Passive Fire)

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Description

Department: Built Asset Consultancy

Location: Birmingham

Description

Title: Clerk of Works
Department: Built Asset Consultancy
Location: Midlands

Why RLB?
We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless.

Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.

We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.

You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.

Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.



Role Overview
We are currently recruiting a Clerk of Works to join our Built Asset Consultancy team to work closely with colleagues to manage the quality of our projects in logistics and manufacturing, residential, education, healthcare and commercial sectors.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead risk management workshops with project stakeholders to review quality risks for work packages
• Verifying compliance of the works with contractual drawings
• Measuring and quality checking building materials
• Finding solutions to issues in partnership with the project teams
• Monitoring progress and reporting to construction managers, Architects and clients
• Liaising with contractors, engineers and surveyors
• Raising rework and defects, and preparing reports using our digital field tools
• Keeping detailed records of work
• Performing regular inspections of the work, materials and products on-site and comparing completed work with drawings and contract specification
• Carrying out reviews of record information with contractors and subcontractors to check the sufficiency of the information
• Checking that building regulations, health and safety, legal and ecological requirements are achieved
• Ensuring that the works are carried out in line with the quality defined by the Works Information
• Maintain and grow client relationships
• May be required to work out of hours shifts depending on project and contract

Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will provide technical expertise to deliver commissions and projects across all RIBA stages, including working closely with designers and consultants to identify and advise on technical quality matters through design, construction and handover.

Qualifications

• Membership or working towards the Institute of Clerk of Works and Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI)
• Previous experience as PFP installer and supervisor is required
• Sector relevant qualifications, NVQ Level 2 Passive Fire Protection as a minimum
• Experience in developing and implementing processes for effective defect management
• Demonstrate up to date technical knowledge
• Keeping up to date with current regulations and compliance
• Meticulous in ensuring all work meets the highest standards
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders
• Capable of finding practical solutions to complex issues
• Keeping up to date with current building regulations and compliance

Experience

• Previous experience as a Clerk of Works on large-scale residential and commercial projects
• Experience in developing and implementing processes for effective rework and defects management
• Experience in using document management systems to review and comment on drawings and specifications
• Experience in utilising digital field tools to monitor and report on rework and defects
• Demonstrating excellent up-to-date technical knowledge relevant to the role
• Capable of working as part of a project delivery team to coach, mentor and guide stakeholders on…