Background

Cornerstone Preparatory Academy is a Christ-centered educational institution committed to providing holistic, transformational education to Kenyan children. The Academy exists to provide all that is necessary for every child that we serve at every age so that they may grow to be WORLD changers.

We are seeking a competent, detail-oriented, and ethical Clerk of Works to support the Operations Department by overseeing construction, maintenance, and refurbishment works to ensure quality, compliance, and value for money.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect construction, renovation, and maintenance works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, contracts, and standards.
• Monitor workmanship, materials, and site practices to ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Ensure contractors adhere to project timelines, scope, and approved budgets.
• Conduct regular site inspections and prepare progress, defect, and completion reports.
• Identify defects, substandard work, or non-compliance and ensure corrective action is taken.
• Verify quantities, measurements, and quality of works completed before certification or payment recommendations.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders on site matters.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Maintain accurate site records, drawings, variation instructions, and correspondence.
• Report any unusual occurrences or risks through approved reporting channels.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in construction supervision, site inspection, or clerk of works.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, construction standards, and health & safety regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, BOQs, and specifications.
• Registration with a relevant professional body is an added advantage.

Your Qualities

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Strong integrity, accountability, and ethical standards.
• Excellent reporting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple site activities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Supervise and inspect construction, renovation, and maintenance works to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, contracts, and standards.
• Monitor workmanship, materials, and site practices to ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Ensure contractors adhere to project timelines, scope, and approved budgets.
• Conduct regular site inspections and prepare progress, defect, and completion reports.
• Identify defects, substandard work, or non-compliance and ensure corrective action is taken.
• Verify quantities, measurements, and quality of works completed before certification or payment recommendations.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders on site matters.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Maintain accurate site records, drawings, variation instructions, and correspondence.
• Report any unusual occurrences or risks through approved reporting channels.

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Strong integrity, accountability, and ethical standards.
• Excellent reporting, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple site activities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, BOQs, and specifications.

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering, Building Construction, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in construction supervision, site inspection, or clerk of works.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, construction standards, and health & safety regulations.
• Registration with a relevant professional body is an added advantage.