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Clerk of Works (Fire/Building Safety) Temporary, Full Time £350.00 per day (umbrella) CIS Vivid Resourcing are looking to recruit a temporary Clerk of Work (Fire & Building Safety) on an initial 12-month basis. Please note that this post requires the successful individual to be based on site for a minimum of 3 days per week. The role: The Fire & Building Safety Clerk of Works shall act as the Council's independent quality assurance representative, undertaking inspections of fire and building safety works to verify compliance with the approved design, statutory requirements, manufacturers' instructions and relevant standards. The role provides independent technical assurance throughout construction, practical completion, handover and the defects liability period. Inspection Responsibilities Undertaking inspections at agreed hold points throughout the construction process. Inspect passive fire protection before enclosure, including fire stopping, linear gap seals and compartmentation. Inspect service penetrations prior to closure. Inspect cavity barriers and fire barriers within walls, roofs, façades and concealed voids. Inspect fire doors, frames, glazing, seals, ironmongery and installation quality. Inspect smoke control systems, AOVs, fire dampers and associated builders' work. Inspect structural fire protection and means of escape provisions. Witness opening-up inspections where required to verify concealed works. Quality Assurance & Reporting Produce weekly written inspection reports. Maintain a comprehensive inspection register. Maintain dated photographic records of inspections and defects. Issue defect schedules and non-conformance reports where necessary. Monitor contractor responses and close-out of defects. Produce monthly quality assurance reports summarising inspection findings, trends and contractor performance. Provide evidence to support contractor performance reviews. The experience you will bring: Strong building construction knowledge. Experience in occupied residential refurbishment. Understanding of fire safety and compartmentation. Knowledge of Building Regulations and British Standards. Ability to produce structured technical reports.