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.

Working as a Clerk of Works as part of a Construction Quality Management (CQM) Team on key School Rebuilding projects with varied levels of complexity on behalf of and in support of the Department for Education. You will be based at the WSP Cambridge office and at the client’s project location in Wisbech according to the needs of the project at any given time. You will have hands-on experience of working with client teams in a collaborative and integrated manner.

A little more about your role…

Working as a Clerk of Works as part of a Construction Quality Management (CQM) Team on key School Rebuilding projects with varied levels of complexity on behalf of and in support of the Department for Education. You will be based at the WSP Cambridge office and at the client’s project location in Wisbech according to the needs of the project at any given time. You will have hands-on experience of working with client teams in a collaborative and integrated manner.

Duties would include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing design, drawings, specifications, employer's requirements, contractor's proposals and other technical and contract documents as necessary.
• Advising on compliance with current Building Regulations, DfE specification compliance and other third- party accreditation requirements.
• Regularly visiting site to inspect the construction work (a minimum of 3 no. visits per site per week from Start on Site until Practical Completion).
• Providing weekly written reports on the quality of construction on site following the site inspections.
• Attending design updates meetings from Contract Award.
• Attending monthly site meetings and any other such meetings as are called for the management of the Contract (e.g. sample approvals meetings, design co-ordination meetings, specification review meetings etc).
• Attending pre-handover and handover quality inspections ('Snagging' and 'Back snagging' etc) and preparing and issuing of appropriate schedules and reports.
• Attending End of Defects Liability Period Inspections and preparing and issuing of appropriate schedules and reports.
• Undertaking factory visits for off-site construction projects.

YOUR TEAM

• You will be part of WSP’s wider Project and Commercial Management team, offering you further opportunities to work on exciting projects across the UK.
• Your future development will be actively supported, within a supportive and caring culture, with access to WSP’s full range of training and development tools and resources.
• Your working week will be exciting, challenging and varied, and you will be empowered to drive your own career development.
• You will integrate into our team’s flexible working culture, attending meetings remotely and in-person, attending client offices and construction sites as appropriate to meet the needs of each client and project.

What we will be looking for you to demonstrate…

Technical knowledge and experience of the construction industry relevant to the CQM role:

• Relevant Construction Professional Status.
• Technical knowledge of construction industry.
• Relevant practical site experience.

An understanding of how health, safety and quality is managed through the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.

• Understanding of what CDM sets out to achieve.
• Understanding of the CDM “Principle of Prevention”.

Soft skills that allow the CQM to make clear representations to the DfE, influence the Principal Contractor to secure improvements and seek support from the discipline specialists in the CWM Team.

• Demonstrate effective oral/written communication and engagement skills.
• Demonstrate the confidence to professionally challenge and influence duty holders to ensure compliance with legal and other requirements.

Additional skills

• Demonstrable capability & experience in Construction Quality Management.
• Hold a relevant degree, or similar higher education qualification.
• Have a minimum of 10 years’ experience inspecting public sector or equivalent buildings including all forms of construction, conservation and listed buildings.
• Be able to demonstrate Multi-Disciplinary Design coordination experience and equivalent site monitoring and recording experience to act as the client’s eyes and ears on site.

Specific Requirements for the Role:

Be a chartered member of a relevant institution for their specialist discipline (e.g. ICE, IStructE, ARB, CIBSE, IMechE, CIOB etc.). There is no requirement for the CQM to be a member of the Institute of Clerk of Works Inspectorate and Construction Inspectorate (ICWCI), however you must be a chartered member of a relevant institution to the construction industry).

• Where off site construction methods (modern methods of construction) are being used, the CQM shall have relevant experience of inspection at both factory facilities and on site and be able to recognise shortfalls during inspections both in the factory and on site.
• Must be able to undertake their role in accordance with the latest edition Clerk of Works and Site. Inspector Handbook including; site diary and reports, trade elements checklists, health and safety checklists.
• Be familiar with the UK BIM Framework and its implementation.
• Be familiar with the Building Safety Act, CDM regulations and other Health and Safety legislation to be able to recognise CDM non-compliance during the works and CDM foreseeable design hazards with unreasonable risk levels.
• Familiar with HSG168 Fire Safety in Construction.
• Be conversant with DfE Soft Landings and its implementation.

Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. What if you could do the best work of your life and create a legacy for yourself?

With us, you can. Apply today.

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WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Work-life balance

At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It’s important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.

Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you – giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the “WSP My Hour,” allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.

We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We understand the importance of development and training to you. That’s why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

#WeAreWSP

Here at WSP 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.