Clerk of Works

Location:

Edinburgh

Hours:

Full Time
Salary: £50,000-£55,000

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and accredited Clerk of Works to join the Quality Team at Circle Developments, working primarily on site across live PBSA and residential developments in Edinburgh. (Potential travel to Glasgow and London may be required)

This is a hands-on, site-based and client-facing role for a senior practitioner who enjoys being embedded on projects, building trusted relationships, and influencing quality outcomes in real time. You’ll work with privately owned clients who value quality and act on professional feedback. You will oversee build quality from early construction through to Practical Completion and the Defects Liability Period, ensuring works comply with Employer’s Requirements, drawings, specifications, building regulations and home warranty standards.

You’ll be part of an established Quality Team, working closely with project managers, quantity surveyors and contractors, with clear support and escalation routes.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out regular, structured site inspections across multiple Edinburgh-based projects
Review works in progress and completed works for quality and compliance
Identify, record and follow up on defects, observations and non-conformances
Use Circle’s industry-specific inspection and reporting app to capture:
progress photos
observations
clear, professional reports in real time on site

Liaise directly with contractors, clients and the wider project team
Escalate unresolved or repeated issues where required
Maintain accurate, auditable inspection records and trackers

Modern reporting technology is used to reduce admin and avoid lengthy write-ups after site visits.

About You

Essential:

Proven experience as a Clerk of Works / Quality Inspector (or equivalent)
Accredited ICWCI and/or MCIOB
Strong construction knowledge and technical understanding
Confident communicator, comfortable challenging poor workmanship constructively
Competent using digital inspection or snagging software

You’ll be able to work with a high degree of autonomy on site while remaining closely connected to the wider project team.

About Circle

Circle delivers a mix of residential, commercial and industrial developments across the UK. We work as an extension of our clients’ teams, embedding ourselves within projects and building strong, collaborative relationships.
Circle offers a supportive, people-focused environment with hands-on directors who stay close to projects. Strong staff retention has built stable teams and consistent delivery

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