M&E Clerk of Works
Posted 1 week ago by VGS RPO Services
£45 Per hour
Outside
Undetermined
Lincoln, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The M&E Clerk of Works role in Lincoln involves overseeing mechanical and electrical installations, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards. The position requires conducting site inspections, reviewing project documentation, and providing guidance to project managers. Candidates should possess significant experience in mechanical or electrical engineering, along with supervisory skills. This long-term contract offers competitive pay and a collaborative team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review mechanical / electrical drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
- Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress and quality of installations.
- Verify compliance of materials, equipment, and workmanship with approved specifications.
- Identify defects or non-conformances and coordinate corrective actions with contractors.
- Maintain detailed records of inspections, test results, and deviations from plans.
- Attend project meetings and provide updates on mechanical systems status.
- Review and approve contractor invoices and change orders related to mechanical work.
- Provide guidance and support on mechanical/electrical matters to clients or project managers.
Key Skills:
- HNC / HND / Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 10 years experience as a Mechanical / Electrical Engineer.
- 5 years supervisory/lead engineer/project engineer experience preferred.
- Experience as an M&E Clerk of Works/Engineering Supervisor or similar role.
- SSSTS or SMSTS certificate.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
- Strong knowledge of building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Salary (Rate): £45.00/hr
City: Lincoln
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
M&E Clerk of Works – Lincoln £40-45 per hour (outside IR35) + average 45-50hr working week + excellent overtime rates + highly skilled, collaborative team environment + long-term contract work (12months – 3yrs and rolling)
M&E Clerk of Works responsibilities include:
- Review mechanical / Electrical drawings, specifications, and other project documentation to understand the design intent and requirements
- Conduct regular site inspections to monitor the progress and quality of mechanical & Electrical installations, such as HVAC, plumbing, and fire protection systems
- Verify that materials, equipment, and workmanship comply with the approved specifications and drawings
- Identify any defects or non-conformances and work with the contractors to ensure timely corrective actions are taken
- Maintain detailed records of site inspections, test results, and any issues or deviations from the approved plans
- Attend project meetings and provide updates on the status of the mechanical systems
- Review and approve contractor invoices and change orders related to the mechanical scope of work
- Provide guidance and support to the client or project manager on mechanical / Electrical related matters
M&E Clerk of Works profile:
- HNC / HND / Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
- Min 10yrs experience as a Mechanical / Electrical Engineer with ideally 5yrs supervisory / Lead Engineer / Project Engineer status
- Experience as an M&E Clerk of Works/Engineering Supervisor or similar, overseeing multi-disciplined contractors on site
- SSSTS or SMSTS certificate
- Proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical / Electrical drawings, specifications, and other technical documents
- Strong knowledge of relevant building codes, regulations, and industry standards
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with contractors, clients, and project team members
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities
If the above ongoing M&E Clerk of Works long-term contract looks of interest and you have the qualifications and experience required, then please get in touch and one of our consultants will contact you