Do you want to become a Clerk of Works/Site Manager? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:
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Clerks of works monitor the work of companies chosen by their employer or client to carry out contracts, such as erecting buildings, constructing roads, installing pipelines, maintaining estates, etc.
Their main responsibility is to make sure that work is carried out to the client's standards, specification and schedule. This involves:
It is now possible for clerks of works to specialise in particular areas such as building, civil engineering and mechanical and electrical installations.
Clerks of works normally work 35 to 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Weekend and evening work is common. They are based in site offices, but they spend most of their time out of doors in all weather conditions.
Salaries range from around £18,000 up to £35,000.
Clerks of works should:
A wide range of public and private organisations employ clerks of works. They include local authorities, public services such as the water industry, government departments, large industrial concerns, some architectural practices and consultancies.
Clerks of works usually enter the profession after some years of experience at craft level in the construction industry. Young people do not enter the profession directly.
Adult entry is normal, and NVQs/SVQs Levels 3 and 4 in Site Inspection, New Works, or Maintenance are becoming increasingly important.
Promotion prospects are limited by the nature of the work and the level of the qualification. Clerks of works can find work abroad, particularly in Europe and in developing countries.
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