Job Description

️ Part-Time Clerk of Works (Contract)

📍 Bristol | Education Sector | Summer Works Programme

An established education refurbishment and maintenance organisation is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works on a contract basis to oversee a programme of planned maintenance and refurbishment projects across multiple educational sites in the Bristol area during the summer holiday period.

This is an excellent opportunity for an independent construction professional looking for a flexible, part-time assignment, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification, and in accordance with agreed quality standards.

The Role:

Working closely with project managers, contractors, and site leadership teams, you will provide on-site quality assurance and monitoring across 2–3 education facilities undergoing maintenance and refurbishment works.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring construction and refurbishment activities on behalf of the client

• Inspecting workmanship, materials, and compliance with specifications

• Identifying defects, quality issues, and non-compliant works

• Producing site inspection reports and progress updates

• Ensuring contractors adhere to health and safety requirements

• Attending site meetings and supporting project delivery teams

• Verifying works are completed to the required standard before handover

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience as a Clerk of Works, Building Surveyor, Site Inspector, Site Manager, or Construction Quality professional

• Strong knowledge of refurbishment, maintenance, and building fabric projects

• Experience within education, public sector, healthcare, local authority, or similar occupied environments would be advantageous

• Excellent attention to detail and reporting skills

• Ability to work independently across multiple sites

• Full UK driving licence and access to transport

Contract Details:

• Part-time contract role

• Based across 2–3 educational sites in the Bristol area

• Summer holiday refurbishment and maintenance programme

• Competitive day rate available

• Immediate start preferred

This opportunity would suit an experienced construction professional seeking a hands-on client-side role, acting as the client's representative to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

How to Apply?

Follow the links and submit your CV today. Apply now or for a confidential discussion, please contact Fiona at Thatcher Associates