Clerk of Works at Daystar University

Purpose of the Job:

Reporting to the Senior Campus Administrator – Facilities, the successful candidate shall provide on-site technical supervision and quality control of construction, renovation, and maintenance works, ensuring projects are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, workmanship standards, and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Higher Diploma/Ordinary Diploma in Building Construction, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Clerk of Works, site supervision, or construction inspection role.
• Sound knowledge of building materials, construction methods, and workmanship standards.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and engineering drawings
• Good understanding of occupational health and safety practices on construction sites.
• Strong attention to detail, observation, and reporting skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with contractors and consultants.
• Proficiency in MS Office; knowledge of site documentation/reporting tools is an advantage.
• Membership in the relevant professional bodies will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day construction, renovation, and maintenance works on site to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contract terms.
• Inspect materials and workmanship to confirm they meet required quality standards before and during installation.
• Monitor contractors' and artisans' work progress against project schedules and flag delays or deviations.
• Maintain a daily site diary/log recording activities, materials delivered, weather conditions, workforce numbers, and any issues encountered.
• Identify defects, poor workmanship, or non-compliance and report/escalate promptly to the Senior Campus Administrator – Facilities Management.
• Verify quantities and quality of materials delivered to site against orders/specifications.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, legal and ecological requirements are observed on site by all workers and contractors.
• Take measurements and prepare progress reports, photographs, and documentation for ongoing works.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, architects, and engineers on technical site matters.
• Assist in verifying contractor claims/valuations against actual work done on site
• Support snagging/defects-liability inspections at project handover.
• Ensure proper use, security, and maintenance of tools, equipment, and materials on site
• Implementing change initiatives to achieve desired business plans and culture.
• Ensuring consistent Christian behaviour in line with the university’s vision.