Clerk of Works; Mechanical & Electrical vacancy in City of London ()

The House of Commons
The House of Commons and the iconic Palace of Westminster are key elements of the UK Parliaments. Around 2,500 staff work behind the scenes at the House of Commons, supporting the democratic process in many different ways. We are politically impartial and take great pride in the vision and values which guide our work.

It takes a huge range of skills and experience to keep the House of Commons running, and we all contribute to supporting a thriving parliamentary democracy.

The Role

The Strategic Estates (SE) team in Parliament takes great pride in looking after and improving the buildings of Parliament itself, as custodians of the Estate. While we are part of the House of Commons service, we provide services to the House of Lords as well. We operate on a working World Heritage site which attracts visitors from all over the globe, in a challenging stakeholder environment where conservation and the need to innovate and build for the future coincide.

As Strategic Estates’ portfolio of work becomes more evident and essential works become more intrusive, it is vital that we engage effectively with our customers and key stakeholders. This role will be pivotal in promoting the work of Strategic Estates and providing customers with timely information on potential impacts.

Key Responsibilities (further information can be found in the Job Description)

Inspecting, identifying, recognising, and witnessing technical elements and defects
Monitoring of work to see if correct processes have been followed
Signing off on quality of workmanship
Post-occupancy evaluation
Examine the work of contractors, ensuring that standards of materials and workmanship are satisfactory and that conditions of contract, specifications and drawings are fully complied with.

Essential Qualifications

HND or HNC qualified in Engineering related subject
Member of Institute of Clerk of Works

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 30 days pro rata
Civil Service Pension scheme
Interest-free season ticket loan
Discounted membership of the in-house gym
All applications must be submitted on a House of Commons application form