Clerk of Works

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Wales is seeking a Clerk of Works to supervise landscape construction on new infrastructure projects in Parks. This role involves monitoring contractor performance, liaising with various stakeholders, and ensuring projects are completed within budgets. The ideal candidate will have a full driving licence and a genuine interest in enhancing public open spaces. The position is full-time and permanent, with potential online and homeworking options available.

Qualifications

• Full current driving licence is essential.
• Interest in the development of the Capital City and public open spaces.
• Willingness to develop skills for online and homeworking.

Responsibilities

• Assist, supervise and monitor all aspects of landscape construction.
• Check and monitor work performance in relation to contracts.
• Liaise and communicate with clients and public.
• Issue reports upon project completion.
• Organise underground service information for contractors.
• Ensure project remains within budget and on time.

Job description

Cardiff Council is a local government organisation responsible for delivering over 700 different services to our citizens, visitors, and businesses across Cardiff.

Cardiff is one of the greenest cities in the United Kingdom and the Council recognises that the City’s trees, parks and green spaces play a significant role in the general wellbeing of citizens and the city providing an important expression of Cardiff’s role as the Capital of Wales.

An exciting opportunity exists for a keen and enthusiastic Clerk of Works to join the Strategy, Design and Land Management Team delivering new infrastructure projects in Parks.

About the job

The role of the Clerk of Works will be to assist, supervise monitor & implement all aspects of Landscape construction work on site, including the recording of site reports and Health & Safety. Projects will include Playgrounds, Skateparks, Pathworks and Park infrastructure.

The post holder will be required to:

• Supervision & implementation of work for contractors/sub-contractors on site.
• Check & monitor work performance in relation to contract specifications, programmes, and Health & Safety.
• Assist with preparation of estimates for Landscape operations.
• Liaise & communicate with clients, Landscape officers, Council personnel & public in relation to Landscape schemes and contractual matters.
• Issue reports on completion of projects
• Assist & comment with design issues on a plan/design for the Landscape team.
• Change items of equipment on a planned scheme under instruction e.g., play areas specifications.
• Organise underground service information to be passed onto the contractors.
• Carry out site reports & record, feedback information to the Landscape team.
• Ensuring project programme remains within budget and on time

May be required to work Bank Holidays, weekends and evenings for which the appropriate conditions will apply.

What We Are Looking For From You

Our customers depend on us to keep delivering services even in the most challenging of times. We are looking for individuals who are interested in the development of the Capital City and ensuring Public Open Space is of high quality and fit for the purposes of its residents. At the heart of our work you will continue to promote the positive benefits of high quality green open space, play provision and improved recreational opportunities for citizens.

Whilst the majority of work will be on site, we are moving to online and homeworking working and you will be encouraged to develop the skills to support this. Where homeworking is required, you will be given the necessary equipment however, you will need to arrange your own internet connectivity.

Additional information

If after reading the job description, you have any questions about the role please contact Steve Morris (Operational Manager Sport Leisure and Development) at: [e-mail]

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

A full current driving licence is an essential requirement for this role.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

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Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website :

Important information you need read in order to complete your application:-

Job Category Parks / Sport

Department Economic Development

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent