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Clerk of Works (Mechanical)

University of Bath
Bath
1 week ago
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Overview

This role is part of the Projects Team in the Department of Campus Infrastructure, who are responsible for the maintenance and development of the University's buildings, including flagship developments such as the recently completed School of Management building.

Responsibilities
  • Monitoring, recording and reporting the progress of trade staff and contractors working on site as part of the University's project and Engineering team.
  • Quality control inspections to ensure high workmanship and quality is achieved.
  • Working with contractors and their teams to establish standards to which the works must be executed and reporting to the contractors and Engineering staff on the quality and execution of the works.
  • Attending site progress meetings and providing a short written and verbal report under headings agreed with the Project Manager/Contract Administrator.
  • Being familiar with site drawings and carrying out regular site visits.
  • Tracking, monitoring and logging snags/observations using the Contractor's online reporting system and ensuring they are satisfactorily resolved and closed out.
  • Assisting in monitoring and reporting on the compliance of contractors working on site in relation to Health and Safety legislation and technical competence.
Qualifications
  • Significant experience of managing the quality of large-scale capital expenditure building projects.
  • Extensive and varied experience in similar role(s).
  • An SVQ Level 3/HNC/Apprenticeship or equivalent in a construction-related subject.
  • Valid CSCS card and relevant qualification / professional membership (such as ICWCI).
  • Significant experience of space management at a senior and strategic level in a complex organisation.
  • Membership of the Institute of Clerks of Works and Construction Inspectorate and/or MCIOB, and experience of working within the higher education sector are desirable, along with a formal health and safety qualification, and familiarity with AutoCAD reading & plotting.
Further information

This is a full-time role, working 36.5 hours but participation in an on-call rota is also required.

Benefits
  • Free counselling services through Health Assured
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  • Staff discount at Team Bath gym
  • Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
  • Staff discount on language courses
  • Generous employer contributory pension schemes
  • Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
  • A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
  • Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
  • Local discounts and more
  • A family-friendly workplace
  • An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce


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