Clerk of Works

The role

We are looking for a talented and ambitious Clerk of Works in the Thetford region who is dedicated to providing an excellent service to join our growing and successful team. 

We are seeking applications from experienced Clerk of Works who can demonstrate a wide understanding of the building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, methods and legal requirements.  

If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team and would like to join an award-winning law led professional services business, we would like to hear from you. 

The responsibilities

• Carry out Clerk of Works services on a range of construction projects. 
• Act as the principal point of contact with the project client, in respect of construction quality. 
• Work independently and take responsibility for the successful delivery of Gateley RJA's Clerk of Works services on all projects. 
• Work to Gateley RJA KPI's in relation to dictations and photographs following completion of a site inspection. 
• Work to Gateley RJA's Quality Management System in the delivery of all services. 
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Provide an excellent level of service to all clients and colleagues. 
• Work within a construction site environment, including climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding etc. 
• The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall objectives of the business. 

The team

Gateley RJA is part of Gateley Built Environment, a multidisciplinary consultancy made up of four established specialist businesses: Gateley Hamer, Gateley RJA, Gateley Smithers Purslow and Gateley Vinden.

Together, we bring more than 600 property specialists together with the property and construction lawyers in Gateley Legal. This gives our clients access to connected expertise across the full property lifecycle, from strategy, funding and development through to occupation, long-term asset management and exit.

For our people, it means being part of a specialist business with its own established identity and close-knit culture, while benefiting from the range, scale and career opportunities available across Gateley Built Environment and Gateley plc. You will have opportunities to work on varied projects, collaborate with experts across different disciplines and build a long-term career within the wider group.

The person

Candidates will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• Demonstrate a wide an understanding of the building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, methods and legal requirements. 
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality when checking work and materials. 
• Demonstrate excellent time management skills. 
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in identifying defects, snags and general construction quality. 
• Strong verbal communication, influencing and negotiation skills, whilst remaining impartial. 
• Proficient in IT use, with a willingness to embrace new technology. 
• Honest and vigilant disposition to ensure work and materials meet the required standards. 
• Able to establish good working relationships with clients and contractors. 
• Always uphold professionalism. 
• Extensive experience of working within a construction environment.