Assistant Clerk of Works

Assistant Clerk of Works Birmingham
We are seeking a highly driven Assistant Clerk of Works to join our clients Birmingham team, working across a variety of projects throughout the Midlands and the North.
The Assistant Clerk of Works will join a client who is experiencing ongoing growth, consistently securing new business each month. Operating across sectors including residential, commercial, arts and leisure, and education, the primary focus is residential development. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high-performing team committed to delivering excellence in construction quality for every client.
We re looking for an Assistant Clerk of Works, who can hit the ground running, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and embody our mission to be the consultant of choice.

Assistant Clerk of Works Requirements
We re looking for an individual who demonstrates:

• Strong prioritisation skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks or projects to deadlines
• A customer-focused, professional attitude
• Team-player mentality, with a proactive approach to working with clients and colleagues
• Solid knowledge of building construction
• Excellent inspection and report-writing capabilities
• Clear and confident verbal communication, especially in meetings
• The ability to follow direction while using initiative when required
• Commercial awareness and financial acumen
• A full, clean UK driving licence travel to various sites is essential

Job Summary
As an Assistant Clerk of Works, you will support the Clerk of Works team by inspecting the quality, safety, and workmanship of construction works, and reporting to Surveyors, Aftercare teams, and clients. You ll be involved in leading developments that have a meaningful impact on communities. Each day brings variety, as you ll be conducting inspections across diverse sites.
Typical responsibilities include:

• Attending initial and ongoing project meetings with the client and project team to understand the project specification and Employer's Requirements
• Conducting regular site inspections to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications
• Producing and distributing site inspection reports, progress updates, and quality control documentation
• Capturing progress through photographs
• Participating in site meetings and offering verbal updates to clients and the project team
• Assisting with snagging and de-snagging tasks
• Supporting handover procedures

You will be part of an established and welcoming team with strong prospects for career development. The client offers structured training programmes designed to help you become fully qualified in your field, aligned with your personal goals. Development and diversification opportunities are reviewed bi-annually, and there is a strong culture of nurturing internal talent, meaning clear progression pathways are available.

Benefits
The client offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pension scheme
• Payment of relevant professional membership fees
• Personal development and CPD training courses
• As your career progresses: private healthcare and death-in-service benefit