Clerk of Works; PMCM Build

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

A Little More About Your Role…

• Review design, drawings, specifications, employer's requirements, contractor's proposals and other technical and contract documents as necessary.
• Advising on compliance with current Building Regulations, NHBC and other third‑party accreditation requirements.
• Regularly visit site to inspect the construction work (at least one site visit per week from start on site until practical completion).
• Provide weekly written reports on the quality of construction on site following site inspections.
• Attend design updates meetings from contract award.
• Attend monthly site meetings and other meetings as called for the management of the contract (e.g. sample approvals meetings, design co‑ordination meetings, specification review meetings).
• Attend pre‑handover and handover quality inspections ("Snagging" and "Back snagging") and prepare and issue appropriate schedules and reports.
• Attend end of defects liability period inspections and prepare and issue appropriate schedules and reports.
• Undertake factory visits for off‑site construction projects.
• Desirable: fulfilling the Supervisor duties as described by the NEC3/4 Engineering and Construction Contract.

Your Team

WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services consulting firms, delivering property and infrastructure projects on a local, national and international scale. We are technical experts and strategic advisors, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as design, programme and construction management professionals.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate…

• Relevant industry experience and holding or working towards a relevant qualification (e.g. MICWCI, MCIOB, MRICS).
• Able to work and communicate as part of a multidisciplinary team providing technical guidance to clients and less experienced members of the team.
• Able to manage your own time to meet project deadlines.
• Proven ability to write accurate, clear, high quality reports in English.
• Shall have a sound technical knowledge including the Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations 2015, the Building Regulations, NHBC Standards.

Benefits

• Work‑life balance with hybrid working policy (home two days a week and modern UK offices).
• Inclusivity & belonging – we welcome applicants from varied backgrounds and encourage authentic selves.
• Health & wellbeing – Thrive programme, Virtual GP service, reasonable workplace adjustments, Gymflex scheme and comprehensive menopause support package.
• Flex your time – “WSP My Hour” and part‑time/flexible arrangements.
• Development – training, mentoring and Chartership opportunities.

#WeAreWSP – We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.