Clerk of Works

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37 Hours per week, no weekends

Norse Group is a national, award-winning property consultancy delivering high profile, inspiring developments to a range of public and private sector clients across the UK. NPS Leeds represents the highly successful joint venture between Norse Group and Leeds City Council, promoting sustainability and innovation across a range of property services.

The Clerk of Works will be responsible for managing site construction and contract management of designated architectural design and construction projects.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to enable major architectural design and construction projects and schemes to achieve required quality standards.
• Interpret project documentation, including drawings and undertake site inspections, surveys and audits so that designated building and construction works conform to specifications, designs and contracts.
• Project manage small and/or rectification construction projects, taking responsibility for all aspects of the contracts and delivery to meet and manage customer expectations.
• Monitor the capital and revenue budgets for specific construction projects, ensuring best value is achieved.
• Carry out risk and hazard assessments ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations.
• Responsible for identifying new business opportunities.
• Fee earning at 90%, and contribute to the achievement of business plan objectives and targets.
• This role requires frequent travel to other offices and sites.
• Carry out duties appropriate to the grade of the post.
• Promote continuous improvement and deliver demonstrable high quality products and services which embrace quality standards.
• Demonstrate personal commitment to the Norse Way CSR strategy.

Candidate Requirements:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in a building or construction related discipline Essential
• Holds a current site card or is prepared to immediately attain Essential
• Membership of the Institute of Clerk of Works Desirable
• Experience in a similar or related role Essential
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite and AutoCAD Essential
• Familiar with relevant construction, health and safety legislation and risks and hazards associated with asbestos Essential

Our Offer:

• 26 Days Holiday, plus 8 Bank Holiday (with annual option to purchase additional leave)
• Norse Consulting Sickness Scheme
• Royal London Pension Scheme
• Payment of annual professional subscription / Opportunity to obtain higher education qualifications through Norse Group
• BUPA Health Cash Plan / BUPA PMI reduced rate scheme
• Flexible & hybrid working arrangements to ensure a work life balance

We are committed to employment practices and behaviours which encourage diversity, promote equality of treatment and eliminate unlawful and or unfair discrimination.