Interim Clerk of Works
Duration: 3–6 months
Rate: £350 per day (Ltd / Umbrella)
Location: Bexhill
Start: ASAP
An opportunity is available for an experienced Interim Clerk of Works to support the delivery of a major capital development programme within a complex healthcare environment. The role will focus on quality, safety, and compliance across a live new hospital build project, from RIBA Stage 4 through handover and defects.
This is a hands-on, site-facing role requiring a strong construction background and the ability to provide independent assurance across design, construction, commissioning, and handover phases.
Key Responsibilities
*Act as Clerk of Works, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with:
*Approved designs and technical specifications
*Statutory compliance (Building Regulations, CDM, HTMs/HBNs where applicable)
*Agreed quality and safety standards
*Inspect construction works from RIBA Stage 4 to completion, including defects liability periods
*Review and comment on:
*Design documentation
*Risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
*Contractor quality plans and inspection/test plans
*Monitor contractor performance on site and identify non-compliance, defects, or poor workmanship
*Provide clear, concise written assurance reports, highlighting risks, issues, and recommendations
*Liaise with internal project managers, external consultants, contractors, and stakeholders
*Support commissioning, handover, soft landings, and operational readiness
*Ensure safe working practices are maintained on live healthcare sites
*Contribute to continuous improvement in quality and safety processes
Experience & Skills
*Significant experience as a Clerk of Works / Construction Inspector / Site-based Quality Role
*Background in one or more of the following:
*Building Construction
*Project / Construction Management
*Building Surveying
*Proven experience working on complex projects in healthcare, public sector, or comparable regulated environments
*Strong understanding of:
*Construction quality assurance
*CDM Regulations
*Building Regulations
*NEC and/or JCT contracts
*Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
*Confident communicator able to challenge constructively and professionally
*Strong report writing and IT skills (MS Word, Excel)
*Able to work independently with minimal supervision
*Experience working on NHS or healthcare capital projects
*Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIOB, ICWCI, RICS)
*Experience supporting commissioning and defects processes
*Knowledge of HTMs, HBNs, and healthcare standards