Clerk of Works
Posted 1 week ago by English Heritage
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Berwick-Upon-Tweed, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Clerk of Works role at English Heritage is a part-time, fixed-term position focused on overseeing the Living Barracks project in Berwick. The successful candidate will ensure that construction activities align with project specifications and quality standards while coordinating with various stakeholders. This role emphasizes health and safety and requires experience in heritage sector project work or construction in historic environments. The position offers a range of benefits, including flexible hours and opportunities for career progression within the heritage sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the English Heritage project representative on-site for the Living Barracks project.
- Ensure day-to-day project works run smoothly and meet quality standards.
- Coordinate site activities and inspections, focusing on health and safety.
- Report on construction activity and ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Collaborate with partner organizations and external contractors.
Key Skills:
- Experience in coordinating heritage sector project work or construction site experience in the historic environment.
- Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in building, construction, or building conservation.
- Understanding of conservation principles, health and safety regulations, and building regulations.
- Computer literacy and ability to write and present reports.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Berwick-Upon-Tweed
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage.Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings.That's why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it's why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create.
We are looking for a Clerk of Works to join our team. The role is part time and for a fixed term of 15 months. You'll be on fixed term, part time basis, working 21.6 hours per week.
The Benefits- Salary from £40,852 pro rata, depending on skills & experience- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata.- Matched pension contributions up to 10%- Flexible hours- The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector- Subscriptions to professional bodies- Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members- 25% discount in our shops and cafes- Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave- Options to buy additional leave- An inclusive working atmosphere everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs- Opportunities to go to some of our great live music and history events
This is a great opportunity to be part of the Living Barracks project, turning Berwick Barracks into a thriving cultural hub and visitor destination which will become a focal point for public life in Berwick.
As Clerk of Works, you will be the English Heritage project representative at site and critical to ensuring the day-to-day project works run smoothly to the required quality and in line with the project specification.
You will work alongside partner organisations and external contractors, with a focus on Health & Safety, site activity coordination, inspection and reporting on construction activity and ensuring quality for the duration of the construction period.
To be considered as a Clerk of Works, you'll need:Experience of coordinating heritage sector project work, or proven construction site experience in the historic environment.Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in a building, construction or building conservation discipline.Understanding of current conservation principles and techniques, H&S regulations, building regulations and CDM regulations.Computer literacy and the ability write and present reports.
Interviews will be held in the week commencing 16th February 2026 at Berwick Barracks.
If you would like to talk to us e.g. about workplace adjustments or working patterns, please contact Iain Whittick, National Project Manager, on iain.whittick@english-heritage.org.uk or 07909 258043. No agencies please.
Find out more about us and what we do: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/ You can also meet some of our people and hear about why they enjoy working with us: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/about/our-people/careers-with-us/Everybody's welcome at English HeritageForget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England's heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We're looking for every type of person with every kind of skill and experience, and we're committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.
We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.
Closing date: 06/02/2026 23:59:59