Assistant Clerk of Works – Construction Site Supervision

About the role

The Assistant Clerk of Works will support senior site engineers in supervising building projects for a leading Hong Kong construction contractor. The role combines on‑site inspections, factory visits to Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) plants, and detailed record‑keeping to ensure compliance with drawings, specifications and safety standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assist senior Clerk of Works and site engineers in full building site supervision.
• Conduct regular visits to off‑site MiC factories to inspect modular finishes, waterproofing and witness factory tests.
• Verify that all works and materials meet drawings, ArchSD standards, BS EN codes and project specifications.
• Manage material samples, record non‑compliant items and coordinate replacements with subcontractors.
• Attend and witness all building tests (piling, concrete, steelwork, curtain wall, tiling, waterproofness) and maintain a complete site record book.
• Perform daily inspections of setting out, formwork, reinforcement, superstructure, finishes and external works, reporting defects immediately.
• Monitor labour counts, site safety, waste, noise and water‑pollution control, and join weekly safety walks.
• Compile concealed work logs, progress data, snag lists and test certificates.
• Liaise with architectural, structural and subcontractor teams to resolve interface issues.
• Participate in pre‑completion and hand‑over inspections, tracking defect rectification during the defects‑liability period.

Required profile

• Diploma or Higher Certificate in Building from HK Polytechnic, IVE or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years post‑qualification site experience, including at least 1 year as Assistant Clerk of Works.
• Fluent Cantonese and competent written and spoken Chinese and English.
• All four compulsory safety certificates (OSHM, Basic Accident Prevention, Green Safety Card, Confined Space).
• Willingness to work overtime, night concrete inspections and overseas factory visits.

Required skills

• Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) factory inspection.
• Construction testing (piling, concrete, steelwork, curtain wall, tiling, waterproofness).
• Material verification against drawings, specifications and BS EN codes.
• Site safety monitoring and compliance.
• Detailed record‑keeping and reporting.

What we offer

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Opportunities to work on large public housing and infrastructure projects.
• Professional development in a leading regional contractor.