Clerk of Works

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise daily construction activities on site to ensure compliance with approved architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, and electrical drawings.
  
• Monitor workmanship and ensure all construction activities meet the required quality standards and specifications.
  
• Inspect and approve materials delivered to site before incorporation into the works.
  
• Verify that construction methods conform to engineering and architectural requirements.
  
• Ensure strict adherence to approved construction schedules and advise on delays or potential risks.
  
• Maintain detailed daily site diaries, inspection records, material registers, photographic records, and progress reports.
  
• Witness material sampling, laboratory testing, concrete works, reinforcement fixing, waterproofing, finishing works, and commissioning activities.
  
• Identify defective workmanship and non-conforming works and recommend immediate corrective measures.
  
• Participate in site meetings and prepare technical inspection reports.
  
• Verify completed works for interim payment certificates and project progress valuations.
  
• Monitor contractor compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) regulations and environmental requirements.
  
• Coordinate inspections with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and relevant government agencies.
  

• Ensure all statutory approvals and inspections are undertaken before critical stages of construction.
  
• Monitor project costs by reporting wastage, variations, and unauthorized works.
  
• Assist in project commissioning, snagging, practical completion, and final handover.
  
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Manager or the University.
  

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• A Diploma or Higher Diploma in Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related construction discipline from a recognized institution. A bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage.
  
• Registration with the National Construction Authority (NCA) and/or the relevant professional body.
  
• A valid Practicing License where applicable.
  
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in supervision of medium to large-scale building construction projects.
  
• Proven experience supervising institutional, hospital, university, commercial, or multi-storey reinforced concrete buildings.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of finishing works, mechanical installations, electrical installations, plumbing, and external infrastructure works.
  
• Working knowledge of standard forms of building contracts (e.g., JBC, FIDIC, or equivalent) and the ability to monitor compliance with contract specifications, quality standards, and construction procedures.
  
• Experience working with multidisciplinary consulting teams.