Clerk of Works - Fire Safety

Job Description:

Clerk of Works - Passive Fire , Company Information

A well-established independent construction and property consultancy is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works with expertise in Passive Fire Protection to join their growing quality inspection team.

The business operates across a wide range of sectors including residential, public sector, education and commercial projects, providing technical advisory, inspection and consultancy services to clients nationwide.

With an increasing focus on building safety, fire compliance and remediation programmes, the consultancy is expanding its specialist inspection capability and is now looking to appoint a knowledgeable Clerk of Works to support projects where passive fire protection quality assurance is critical.

Clerk of Works Passive Fire Role Overview / Responsibilities

As a Clerk of Works specialising in Passive Fire, you will act as the client's representative on site, ensuring that passive fire protection systems are installed correctly and in line with regulatory standards, design specifications and contractual requirements.

Clerk of Works Responsibilities:

• Inspecting passive fire protection installations to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and design specifications.
• Undertaking regular site inspections to assess workmanship, materials and quality standards.
• Monitoring the installation of elements such as fire stopping, fire doors, fire walls and compartmentation systems.
• Identifying defects, raising non-compliance issues and ensuring remedial works are completed.
• Recording inspections through detailed reports, photographs and digital inspection tools.
• Liaising with contractors, consultants and project teams to ensure works are completed to the required standard.
• Supporting risk management discussions and reviewing technical details relating to fire protection systems.
• Ensuring compliance with building regulations, health & safety requirements and project specifications.

The role may involve working across multiple projects and locations depending on project requirements.

Clerk of Works Passive Fire - Qualifications

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Clerk of Works, Site Inspector, Fire Inspector or Site Manager.
• Strong knowledge of passive fire protection systems and fire safety compliance.
• Experience inspecting fire stopping, fire doors, compartmentation or fire protection installations.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and construction specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong reporting skills.
• Membership of or progression towards a professional body such as ICWCI, CIOB or similar.
• A relevant construction or fire safety qualification is desirable but not essential.

In Return?

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

• Company Share Scheme.
• Pathway to Partnership
• Employee owned consultancy - Bonus benefit of up to £3,600 tax free
• Hybrid Working.
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible holidays - you can purchase up to an additional 5 days.
• Employee Bonus Scheme.
• Death in Service benefit up to 6 times basic salary.
• Private Medical treatment - possible to extend to family cover at additional cost.
• Company long term sickness scheme - 100% basic salary for first 13 weeks of illness.
• Group Income Protection Scheme - follows long term sickness scheme subject to Insurers rules and regulations.
• Employee Assistance Programme - expert information and advisory services.
• Season Ticket Loans.
• Maternity Pay and Paternity Pay.
• Gym Membership Loans.
• Primary Annual Professional Subscription covered (RICS which can be claimed back on expenses).

If you are a Clerk of Works with Passive Fire experience, considering your career opportunities please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.
REF: 21554MC