Clerk of Works

Job Description
AX Construction in Malta is looking to recruit a Clerk of Works to join their team on a full-time basis.

The Clerk of Works will be responsible for inspecting the quality and safety of workers on construction sites and reporting back to senior managers and clients. They would be conducting regular site inspections and checking that building plans are being followed correctly. You would check that work is being carried out to the correct specifications, and legal, safety and environmental standards. 


Responsibilities:

• Inspecting construction work and comparing it with drawings and specifications;
• Measuring and quality checking building materials;
• Identifying defects and suggesting ways to correct them;
• Monitoring progress and reporting to construction managers, architects, and clients;
• Keeping detailed records of work;
• Referring to plans and taking photographs of work, along with measurements and samples;
• Liaising with contractors, engineers, and surveyors; 
• Checking that building regulations, health, and safety, legal and ecological requirements are met. 

Requirements:

• Knowledge of building and construction;
• Be thorough and pay attention to detail;
• Customer service skills;
• Able to use your initiative patience and ability to remain calm in stressful situations;
• Mathematics knowledge and analytical thinking skills;
• Able to analyze quality or performance;
• Able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device;
• Knowledge of the Microsoft project is considered an asset.  

AX Construction:
AX Construction Ltd. has been established since 1976 providing building services to institutions that recognize the value of a partner who works diligently and creatively to find the best possible solution for each particular project. AX Construction Ltd. relates mainly to civil engineering works, turnkey assignments, project management and restoration work. Over the years, it was entrusted with a number of major projects including the Group’s four hotels; the Group’s head office; Verdala Mansions in Rabat, Malta; Capua Hospital in Sliema; Parliament building superstructure in Valletta; and various other projects which were executed for Group companies and third-party clients. During 2014 and 2015, the construction division developed the Simblija Care Home & Hilltop Gardens Retirement Village on a site measuring circa 17,000 square metres, located in Simblija, limits of Naxxar. In the current financial year and FY2018, the Group will be primarily involved in the conversion of the two newly acquired properties in Valletta to boutique hotels.