Building Services Engineer / Clerk of Works

Location: Portsmouth

Security Requirements:

• SC Clearance (BPSS+ required)

• British National

Working Hours:
35 hours per week, worked over 4.5 days between 7:00am - 7:00pm (as agreed).

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Building Services and Fabric Clerk of Works to oversee Mechanical, Electrical, and Fabric installations, ensuring quality, compliance, and adherence to design specifications across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire systems, and building fabric works.

• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, Building Regulations, and Health & Safety legislation.

• Identify and report defects or non-conformances and support resolution.

• Maintain accurate site records and produce progress reports.

• Verify quality of materials and workmanship.

• Support project teams and attend site and technical meetings.

• Ensure complete and accurate handover documentation (O&M manuals, as-builts, commissioning records).

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Clerk of Works, Site Inspector, or similar building services role (industrial experience preferred).

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and building systems.

• Experience in construction quality control and site management.

• Relevant qualification (HNC/HND, Degree, or City & Guilds in Building Services, Mechanical, Electrical, or Construction).

• Strong communication and reporting skills.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings.

• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:
Professional body membership and Health & Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH).