Clerk jobs in London

About Capital

Capital is a leader in providing value-added, multidisciplinary property consultancy to a diverse range of clients. We achieve this through fostering success and building open relationships throughout every stage of the process.

Our commitment is to create lasting relationships by exceeding expectations and gaining trust through exceptional performance from every member of our team.

Since 2010, we have established strong partnerships through reliable service delivery, specialising in our work with social landlords, schools, academies, universities, commercial property owners, and developers.

Over the past two years, Capital has experienced significant growth, offering both new and existing employees the opportunity to develop professionally and personally within a progressive and dynamic business, looking ahead to a thriving decade and beyond.

In 2026, Capital’s new, state-of-the-art head office in Whetstone, North London (just an 18-minute tube ride from Euston station), will open. Designed with staff well-being in mind, the new office will feature an on-site gym available to all employees and a wide array of amenities and breakout spaces to make work as enjoyable as the work you’ll do.

Alongside our Whetstone office, we also have a smaller office in Euston, providing a central London base for client meetings and additional flexibility for our team.

If you would like to know more check out our About page.

The Role

This is a fixed-term opportunity to join Capital as a Clerk of Works / Technical Inspector on a major cladding remediation and refurbishment programme. Working as part of our Project Management and Contract Administration teams, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding quality, compliance, and safety on site.

You will be responsible for carrying out regular inspections, producing detailed reports, and acting as an independent voice for quality assurance across projects. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-profile schemes with industry-leading clients, gaining valuable experience in building safety and contributing to the delivery of safer, better buildings.

Life as a Clerk of Works at Capital

• Conducting regular site inspections, monitoring workmanship, quality, and compliance against drawings, specifications, and statutory requirements.
• Preparing clear, accurate inspection reports and recommendations for clients and colleagues.
• Liaising with Project Managers, Contract Administrators, contractors, and clients to address quality issues and resolve risks early.
• Attending site meetings and contributing to progress reporting.
• Maintaining accurate records of site activities, non-compliances, and corrective actions.
• Acting as a trusted, independent quality advocate within Capital’s multidisciplinary team.

Ideally, we are looking for

Please note: We know that no candidate will be the perfect match for all we've listed in this posting, so we’d encourage you to apply if you feel you're close to the brief but not an exact match.

• Significant experience in Clerk of Works, Site Management, or Technical Inspector roles, ideally in refurbishment and cladding remediation.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction, compliance, and quality management processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce detailed reports.
• A proactive and collaborative mindset, able to work independently while maintaining strong client and team relationships.

Equal Opportunity

Capital PCC is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All applicants are given equal opportunity, regardless of age, gender identity or expression, language, disability, ethnic origin, religion, belief, culture or sexual orientation.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Have you had previous experience as a Clerk of Works on site in the UK?
• What are your salary expectations?
• Please confirm that you realise this is a full time site based role on a fixed term contract (not self-employed)?

Work Location: In person