Senior Clerk of Works - Manchester

Senior Clerk of Works

Location

Manchester

Salary

Up to £60,000 + £5,000 car allowance

Employment Type

Permanent

Job Overview

Senior Clerk of Works job based in Manchester, supporting new build projects across the surrounding region. This role is suited to an experienced Clerk of Works with essential high-rise construction experience, strong technical inspection knowledge and the ability to lead inspection services. You will supervise other Clerks of Works, manage several projects, maintain client relationships and ensure workmanship and materials meet required quality standards.

Role & Responsibilities

Lead Clerk of Works services across new build projects
Manage and supervise other Clerks of Works
Act as principal client contact for construction quality
Complete inspection records, photographs and required reporting
Identify defects, snags and workmanship quality issuesYou will also support team development, including training colleagues and delivering relevant in-house CPD. Responsibilities include managing allocated client accounts and independently coordinating inspection services across multiple projects.

Skills & Experience Required

Previous Clerk of Works experience on high-rise projects
Extensive knowledge of building materials and construction methods
Strong defect identification and snagging skills
Excellent organisation, communication and negotiation skills
Proficient with IT systems and inspection technologyYou must be confident working independently within active construction environments and maintaining an impartial approach to quality inspections. ICWCI membership is desirable, or you should be willing to work towards appropriate membership.

Salary & Benefits

Up to £60,000 salary
£5,000 car allowance
Flexible working patternsAbout Hunter Dunning

Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.

Apply Section

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies. All applications are handled in strict confidence.

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