Senior Clerk of Works

OverviewWe’re excited to introduce a brand-new Senior Clerk of Works role within our well-established and highly respected Quality, Safety, Health and Environment (QSHE) team. This is more than just a site-based role—it’s a unique opportunity to spearhead a growing service, acting as the lead point of contact for Clerk of Works instructions across our expanding portfolio. As the driving force behind this new offering, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring our construction projects meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and safety. You’ll provide impartial, expert inspections and reporting, ensuring works are delivered in line with specifications, regulations, and best practice. Working closely with Project Managers, Building Surveyors, and Fire Engineers/Safety Consultants, you’ll help shape a joined-up approach to risk mitigation and quality assurance across Hollis projects. If you\u2019re looking to take ownership, build something new, and make a lasting impact, this is your chance to lead from the front.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct regular site inspections to monitor construction quality, workmanship, and adherence to specifications.Identify and report defects, non-compliance, and health & safety risks, ensuring timely resolution.Liaise with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure CDM and H&S obligations are met.Maintain detailed records of inspections, findings, and corrective actions.Collaborate with Building Surveyors and Project Managers to ensure design intent is realised on site.Provide technical input during pre-construction and construction phases.Assist in the development of internal quality assurance protocols and contribute to continuous improvement initiativesSkills And ExperienceProven experience in a Clerk of Works or site inspection role, ideally within a consultancy environment.Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and regulations.Demonstrable experience in fabric inspection and fire safety compliance, including familiarity with passive fire protection systems and fire stopping.Working knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations and Health & Safety legislation.Excellent communication and reporting skills.Ability to work independently and impartially.Relevant qualifications (e.g. ICWCI membership, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, HNC/HND in Construction or similar).Interdisciplinary CollaborationBuilding Surveying: Ensuring that survey recommendations are implemented correctly during refurbishment or remedial works.Project Management: Supporting PMs with on-site verification and progress reporting.Fire Safety: Identifying fire safety risks and ensuring compliance with fire strategy during construction.Environmental and M&E: Flagging sustainability or services-related issues that may impact performance or compliance.Health and Safety: Flagging safety concerns for attention by the principal contractor.The CompanyHollis is a leading international, independent real estate consultancy. We work with owners, occupiers, developers and funders, across both private and public sectors, to help them get more out of their real estate, at every stage of the property life cycle.We’re a multi-skilled team of surveyors, engineers, technical specialists, consultants and project managers operating across the UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain and The Netherlands. We have a unique way of working and believe that people do things better by doing them together. We aim to do the right thing, be clear, transparent and find some fun along the way.Why join us?We are hardworking, progressive, successful and fun. We’re independently-owned and independently-minded, not afraid to give honest advice or to be ourselves. We aim to achieve the right balance for you, delivering excellent client service whilst supporting you in fulfilling your potential and achieving your goals.We offer a highly attractive salary and a generous benefits package including:Life assurance and private medical insuranceSeason ticket loan5% Employer pension contribution25 days of holiday and an extra day off on your birthdayCycle to work scheme, retail vouchers, gym discounts and moreEV car schemeLongevity awardsHollis operates a hybrid-working policy giving employees the opportunity to work between their home and our offices, where their job allows it. In addition, employees are encouraged to request flexible working hours when needed and we work hard to accommodate where we can.We are a sociable bunch and host pay day drinks, quarterly lunches, quiz nights and cultural and sporting activities to socialise and have fun with your colleagues. We also give back and take part in numerous charity events all over the country throughout the year.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionManagement and Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr