£35,967 - £41,268 per annum

About Us:
Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

About the role
Are you ready to play a key role in shaping and safeguarding the future of our highways and public spaces? We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Development Engineer to join our dynamic Transport & Development team.

You’ll be responsible for inspecting and monitoring highway and public realm works to ensure they meet our high standards—both technically and in terms of public safety. You'll act as the vital link ensuring that developer-funded work is delivered to specification, compliant with agreements, and integrated safely with existing infrastructure.

With a varied workload covering many sites across the borough, you’ll be collaborating with developers, contractors, legal services, and other stakeholders, inspecting sites, verifying legal and technical compliance helping to bring high-quality, sustainable urban infrastructure to life.

Candidate Profile
You’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced, site-focused environment and takes pride in precision, safety, and getting the details right. Whether you're walking a new development site, resolving an on-the-ground technical issue, or helping legal teams secure essential agreements, you approach each task with confidence and a solutions-driven mindset.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• A HND (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
• Solid technical experience in highways engineering and construction
• Knowledge of highway law, materials, and public realm standards
• Sharp numerical and measurement skills for on-site data collection and analysis
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Competency with ICT systems and technical tools, including Microsoft Office and AutoCAD

If you're looking to have a real impact on the spaces that people use every day—and to be part of a team that values collaboration, quality, and community—this is your next step.

Additional Information

Our Offer to you
We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

Recruitment Information
As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  recruitment@bexley.gov.uk

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees.  The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Martin Able, Transport & Development Manager, on 020 3045 5883 or martin.able@bexley.gov.uk

Closing date: 19 August 2025.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

https://recruitment.bexley.gov.uk/vacancies/329/development-engineer.html

Glencoe Folk Museum wishes to appoint Clerk of Works services to support the delivery of its capital works project.

CLIENT
Glencoe Folk Museum, Main Street, Glencoe, Highlands, PH49 4HS
Tel: 07708 466195 

Principal Contact
Peter Drummond, Lead Project Architect, pdrummond@pdarch.co.uk 07769 675580

Context
The accredited Museum premises are life-expired and do not meet modern standards of visitor access and collections care. Significant repair work is required for the Cat. B-listed historic buildings including re-roofing and sympathetic modification to permit wheelchair access. The present Museum is not financially sustainable and requires major investment to make it a thriving, appealing and financially secure attraction.

£2.2m funding has been raised to comprehensively overhaul and upgrade the museum site with significant contributions from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Museums Galleries Scotland, SSE and Highland Council, amongst others. The redeveloped Museum is to open in Spring 2026.

Aim
The aim of this commission is to provide clerk of works services to support the design team whilst the BUILDING repair and redevelopment and FITOUT contracts are on-site.

It is anticipated this role will occupy 30hrs per month, including 2 x site visits per week. A 7-month contract is anticipated.

Timetable 
Tender returns are expected no later than Fri 4^th July.
Tender assessment will take place from Mon 7^th July, with an anticipated start date of late July/August.

Budget
The budget available for this engagement is c£15,000 inc. VAT.

Reporting and Liaison 
The Clerk of Works will report to the lead project architect and work day-to-day with the contractor on site.

Lead Project Architect: Peter Drummond (PDArch) pdrummond@pdarch.co.uk 07769 675580

For full details of scope / context / consultant specification, application pack and remuneration, see

https://tinyurl.com/3tk3k78e 

calfordseaden is a leading multi-disciplined construction and property consultancy. We provide a definitive range of services to the UK building and construction industry, covering civil and structural engineering; chartered building and quantity surveying; architecture; mechanical and electrical engineering and more.

We’re looking for three exceptional professionals to join our team; two Clerks of Works and a Quality Technical Inspector. If you’re passionate about construction, quality control and ensuring excellence in every project, we’d love to hear from you!

Clerk of Works

Home based: 1 covering North London/Herts/Essex; 1 covering South London/Surrey/West Sussex/ Hampshire/Berkshire

Salary – competitive

As an experienced Clerk of Works and a member of the ICWCI, you should be able to demonstrate an ability in undertaking inspections of building works. Undertaking approximately 2 site visits per day, you’ll need to be confident in collaborating with Building Contractors to resolve any issues and preparing detailed reports for Employer’s Agents and Project Management.  The projects will be predominantly residential new build or refurbishment.

Quality Technical Inspector

Home-based (covering eastern Home Counties)

Salary – competitive

Experienced in Site Inspection and a member of the ICWCI / CIOB you’ll be working closely with Building Contractors, undertaking and evaluating construction works to ensure they meet quality and regulatory standards.

You’ll work closely with site teams to monitor and advise on quality management and identify areas of improvement. The work will involve undertaking regular inspections to monitor progress, verifying compliance with contractual drawings, warranty standards and employer’s requirements.

Additional qualification(s) in fire safety and/or experience in inspecting fire safety works / facades would be beneficial but isn’t essential. The projects will span all sections including, residential, blue light, education & health, commercial etc for new build and refurbishment projects.

To be successful in these roles you’ll need:

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of building construction
• A good knowledge of the standard forms of construction contracts including JCT & NEC
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to produce high quality written reports and
• Confidence in using Microsoft office and tablet-based inspection software

For more information about these opportunities, calfordseaden and to apply, please visit https://careers.calfordseaden.com/jobs

The Role

We are looking for a multi-skilled Clerk of Works to join our growing team based on site in London and the South East to monitor and report on quality at our live residential, commercial and education projects. The role involves inspecting and reporting on the quality of the works as the project progresses, ensuring compliance with contract documents, building regulations and home warranty provider requirements. You will be inspecting all elements of the build, inclusive of passive fire-stopping installations, façade construction and final finishes. This role is key to ensuring quality at all stages of the construction phase through to Practical Completion and the end of the Defects Liability Period, assisting Circle to meet our commitment of delivering quality and driving value for all stakeholders.

 

About Us

Good project & quality management depend on great people. At Circle, we are a multi-disciplinary team, and we offer great opportunities for fulfilling careers. As a company, we are ambitious, focused and always striving for successful outcomes — based on an openness to innovation and an understanding of the importance of attention to detail. Looking for a dynamic, professional work environment? Why not join us?

Working nationwide, Circle have built a uniquely diverse project delivery team that combines Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Clerks of Works and Carbon Managers working across projects in the residential, commercial and education sectors.

 

About You

· Site Experience

· Solid understanding of home warranty provider requirements

· ICWCI / MCIOB Chartered

· Creative problem solver

· Technically proficient with a keen eye for detail

· Multi-tasker

· Team player

· Capable of working within a team of snagging inspectors / clerk of works

· Good written & oral communication

· Snagging software experience

· Proficient in the use of technology, i.e. iPads

 

If the above sounds like you, then please email your CV.

 

CIRCLE

hello@circledevelopment.co.uk

www.circledevelopment.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Experience:

• 3+ years (preferred)

Day Rate: £325 - £375 depending on experience and attitude. 
Hours: 8am – 4pm, 1–2 days 
Engagement Type: Immediate Start, potentially leading to a long-term or employed position. 

Who are we? 

Blu is a well-established, forward-thinking and multi-disciplinary Chartered Building Consultancy. We are known for professional integrity, technical expertise, and reliable service. Our team supports one another in creating high-performing facilities, especially in the health sector. We focus on enhancing public and private sector estates. 

Person Specifications 

• Minimum 10 years' experience in construction roles (e.g., Clerk of Works, NEC Supervisory, Site Managers). 

• Higher National Certificate or equivalent qualifications; membership with a professional body (ICWCI, MCIOB, ICE) is preferred. 

• Knowledge of H&S, CDM 2015, construction technology, and building regulations. 

• Valid CSCS card,  

• Preferred qualifications: MICW,  

• Excellent report writing skills and technical knowledge. 

• Experience with builds ranging from £200k to £25m. 

• Enhanced DBS Certificate / willingness to acquire. 

Job Specification 

• Oversee contractors and perform the duties of Clerk of Works or NEC Supervisor. 

• Inspect ongoing and completed works, comparing with drawings and specifications. 

• Conduct property inspections, pre/post works inspections, and condition surveys. 

• Measure and sample building materials, identify defects, and suggest corrections. 

• Monitor and report progress to construction managers, architects, and clients. 

• Ensure standards, building regulations, health and safety, and legal requirements are met. 

• Work with operational teams on variations and implement safer, more efficient practices. 

• Collaborate with architects and designers to ensure project buildability and future maintenance. 
  
  Link of where to apply: https://blubc.uk/vacancies/mechanical-clerk-of-works-nec-supervisor/