Clerk of Works

Finance, Infrastructure and Commercial Services   

This new part-time (0.6 FTE) post is available immediately on a permanent basis. 

Summary of the role 

The post-holder will assist in the delivery of the University’s on-going major construction programme, we require an experienced Clerk of Works for three days per week. 

You will be an important member of the project management team, proactive in the supervision of design & build and other contracts. Previous similar experience is essential. As a time-served craftsperson, with a BTEC/ONC in a relevant construction subject and preferably a member of the ICWCI, you will have an excellent knowledge of Building and Health & Safety Regulations and the ability to communicate and deal with people at all levels of the organisation as well as consultants and contractors. 

Based on the Streatham campus, but with projects also located at the St Luke’s campus, this post offers the successful applicant an exciting and varied workload with a professional, dedicated team. 

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role. 

The University of Exeter  

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.  

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment 

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.  

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.    

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. 

Benefits  

We offer some fantastic benefits including: 

• 41 days leave per year 
• options for flexible working  
• numerous discounts at leading retailers 
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme 
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy 
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England 

Further information 

Please contact Ian Millar, Assistant Director Built Environment, i.s.millar@exeter.ac.uk 

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