Clerk of Works

MMP Consultancy are currently seeking a Clerk of Works for a Housing Association based in London, experience of Fire Remedial Actions essential. Temp / Perm opportunities. Details: Title: Clerk of Works Salary: £39,182 per annum / £28.50 per hour (Outside IR35) Location: North London Contract: Permanent (Interim Option Available) Key Duties: * Review proposed construction/ activities for in scope buildings and ensure they comply with current standards. * Agree joint quality control procedures with the contractors and audit to ensure that inspections are effective and efficient. * Carry out duties to meet Fire, Health and Safety regulations, including CDM on site and monitor contractor practices. * Ensure a good understanding of the applicability, principles, objectives and intent of legislation and that they are considered where works on buildings within Origin's portfolio are taking place. * Highlight potential specification design issues for comment before they affect the safety of the building. * Understand the issues relating to the control of works on site in so far as it affects fire risk management and structural safety. * Compose records of work to be reviewed and placed in the building safer future file. * Produce concise reports as required for properties ensuring identified actions are completed through follow up post inspections. * Ensure that high risks are escalated immediately with the site team and communicated to the Building Safety Manager. * Provide assurance on compliance with Approved Document B of the Building Regulations, The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, BS 9991: 2015 and all other associated guidance and MHCLG guidance notes. * Encourage and support Origin residents to maintain good housekeeping and fire safety practices. * Support in the review and management of sub-contractors including assessing their competency. * Work independently and manage your own time. Qualifications * A relevant technical qualification in construction or civil engineering related subject e.g. CIOB, BIFM, HNC or equivalent or verifiable work-based experience and training. * Membership of an appropriate institute e.g. Institute of Clerk of Works, CIOB or RICS. * Relevant NEBOSH/IOSH qualified. * Knowledge of Building, Premises, Health & Safety (including CDM Regulations) and Fire legislation * Previous experience as Clerk of Works/Surveyor * Good IT skills (e-mail, Microsoft Word and Excel). * Able to prioritise, plan and manage own workload and If you aren't interested but know of somebody who might be, please feel free to forward the details of this role