Clerk of works job at Movit Products Limited
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Sep-22
Location: Kampala
Clerk of works 2026-09-22T07:17:44+00:00 Movit Products Limited https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_1365/logo/Movit%20Products%20Limited%20(%20MPL%20).png https://www.ugashare.com/jobs/ FULL_TIME Kampala Kampala 00256 Uganda Professional Services Construction, Science & Engineering, Business Operations 2026-09-25T17:00:00+00:00 8 JOB PROFILE /DESCRIPTION The summary role of the Clerk of works is to supervise construction projects. The role will be responsible for monitoring construction quality, workmanship, materials, compliance with drawings/specifications and progress. Internal Stakeholders - Maintenance Team
- Production team
- Inventory Team
Functional Outputs/Activities per key performance area: 1. Quality Control & Inspection - Inspect construction works to ensure they comply with approved drawings and specifications.
- Check workmanship and construction methods.
- Inspect materials delivered to site for compliance with approved standards and specifications.
- Witness relevant tests and inspections.
- Identify defective or non-conforming work.
- Record defects and follow up on corrective actions.
- Ensure works are completed according to approved method statements and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
2. Drawings & Specifications - Maintain awareness of the latest approved drawings and specifications.
- Check that the contractor is working from the latest approved documents.
- Identify discrepancies between drawings, specifications and actual site conditions.
- Escalate technical queries to the consultant/project manager.
- Monitor compliance with approved changes and instructions.
3. Site Monitoring - Carry out regular site inspections.
- Monitor construction activities against the approved programme.
- Verify that completed work is actually installed before it is covered up.
- Inspect critical activities such as: Excavation and foundations , Reinforcement and formwork , Concrete works, Structural steel ,Roofing , Blockwork , Waterproofing ,Flooring and finishes ,Mechanical and electrical installations ,Plumbing and drainage & External works
4. Materials Management - The CoW should verify: Material specifications ,Delivery quantities ,Certificates of conformity ,Test certificates ,Storage conditions ,Approved suppliers ,Samples/mock-ups where required
- They should also report the use of unapproved or substandard materials.
5. Progress Monitoring - Monitor daily/weekly construction progress.
- Compare actual progress against the approved programme.
- Identify delays and potential schedule risks.
- Provide factual information for progress meetings.
- Verify reported completion of activities.
6. Testing & Commissioning - Witness specified tests.
- Check that test results meet requirements.
- Ensure failed tests are recorded and corrective actions followed up.
- Monitor commissioning of equipment and systems.
- Verify that commissioning documentation is provided.
7. Health, Safety & Environment - Observe site safety practices.
- Report significant unsafe conditions.
- Escalate serious HSE issues.
- Monitor compliance with project HSE requirements.
- Report environmental concerns such as poor waste management, dust, spills or uncontrolled discharge.
8. Documentation & Records Maintain comprehensive records, including: - Daily site reports
- Inspection reports
- Site instructions/technical queries
- Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
- Material approvals
- Test results
- Photographic records
- Delivery records
- Progress records
- Defect registers
- Snag lists
- As-built information
9. Payment Verification Support - Verifying physical completion of works.
- Confirming quantities installed.
- Providing inspection records.
- Reporting incomplete or defective works.
- Providing evidence to support interim payment assessments.
10. Defects & Handover - Participate in inspections for practical completion.
- Prepare/maintain the snagging list.
- Verify rectification of defects.
- Inspect completed works before handover.
- Check that testing and commissioning are complete.
- Verify availability of O&M manuals, warranties, certificates and as-built drawings.
- Support final inspection and handover.
Financial Management Provide evidence to support payments. Risk Management Identify project risks & implement mitigations as per the project risk management plan. Minimum Qualification Requirements: Related Minimum Experience: Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Civil engineering or structural engineering. A Diploma in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering will also be considered. 3 to 5 years relevant experience in construction management. Skills - Analytical Skills
- Strong consumer and customer marketing/sales capabilities.
Attributes include: - Self-Starter & Action Oriented
- Ability to harness peer Relationships
- Agile and Driven
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Must be of unquestionable integrity, Honesty, Trustworthiness and Professionalism
Growth Potential: Successful candidate will be set up for cross functional growth into projects Manager. Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions - Frequency of travel: Frequent travel is required for market visits and may require overnight stays.
- Light physical activities and efforts required working in an open environment/field based.
- Inspect construction works to ensure they comply with approved drawings and specifications.
- Check workmanship and construction methods.
- Inspect materials delivered to site for compliance with approved standards and specifications.
- Witness relevant tests and inspections.
- Identify defective or non-conforming work.
- Record defects and follow up on corrective actions.
- Ensure works are completed according to approved method statements and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
- Maintain awareness of the latest approved drawings and specifications.
- Check that the contractor is working from the latest approved documents.
- Identify discrepancies between drawings, specifications and actual site conditions.
- Escalate technical queries to the consultant/project manager.
- Monitor compliance with approved changes and instructions.
- Carry out regular site inspections.
- Monitor construction activities against the approved programme.
- Verify that completed work is actually installed before it is covered up.
- Inspect critical activities such as: Excavation and foundations , Reinforcement and formwork , Concrete works, Structural steel ,Roofing , Blockwork , Waterproofing ,Flooring and finishes ,Mechanical and electrical installations ,Plumbing and drainage & External works
- Verify: Material specifications ,Delivery quantities ,Certificates of conformity ,Test certificates ,Storage conditions ,Approved suppliers ,Samples/mock-ups where required
- Report the use of unapproved or substandard materials.
- Monitor daily/weekly construction progress.
- Compare actual progress against the approved programme.
- Identify delays and potential schedule risks.
- Provide factual information for progress meetings.
- Verify reported completion of activities.
- Witness specified tests.
- Check that test results meet requirements.
- Ensure failed tests are recorded and corrective actions followed up.
- Monitor commissioning of equipment and systems.
- Verify that commissioning documentation is provided.
- Observe site safety practices.
- Report significant unsafe conditions.
- Escalate serious HSE issues.
- Monitor compliance with project HSE requirements.
- Report environmental concerns such as poor waste management, dust, spills or uncontrolled discharge.
- Maintain comprehensive records, including: Daily site reports, Inspection reports, Site instructions/technical queries, Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Material approvals, Test results, Photographic records, Delivery records, Progress records, Defect registers, Snag lists, As-built information.
- Verify physical completion of works.
- Confirm quantities installed.
- Provide inspection records.
- Report incomplete or defective works.
- Provide evidence to support interim payment assessments.
- Participate in inspections for practical completion.
- Prepare/maintain the snagging list.
- Verify rectification of defects.
- Inspect completed works before handover.
- Check that testing and commissioning are complete.
- Verify availability of O&M manuals, warranties, certificates and as-built drawings.
- Support final inspection and handover.
- Provide evidence to support payments.
- Identify project risks & implement mitigations as per the project risk management plan.
- Analytical Skills
- Strong consumer and customer marketing/sales capabilities.
- Self-Starter & Action Oriented
- Ability to harness peer Relationships
- Agile and Driven
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Must be of unquestionable integrity, Honesty, Trustworthiness and Professionalism
- Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Civil engineering or structural engineering.
- A Diploma in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering will also be considered.
JOB-6ab22b980d584 Vacancy title:
Clerk of works Jobs at:
Movit Products Limited Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 25 2026 Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
JOB PROFILE /DESCRIPTION The summary role of the Clerk of works is to supervise construction projects. The role will be responsible for monitoring construction quality, workmanship, materials, compliance with drawings/specifications and progress. Internal Stakeholders - Maintenance Team
- Production team
- Inventory Team
Functional Outputs/Activities per key performance area: 1. Quality Control & Inspection - Inspect construction works to ensure they comply with approved drawings and specifications.
- Check workmanship and construction methods.
- Inspect materials delivered to site for compliance with approved standards and specifications.
- Witness relevant tests and inspections.
- Identify defective or non-conforming work.
- Record defects and follow up on corrective actions.
- Ensure works are completed according to approved method statements and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
2. Drawings & Specifications - Maintain awareness of the latest approved drawings and specifications.
- Check that the contractor is working from the latest approved documents.
- Identify discrepancies between drawings, specifications and actual site conditions.
- Escalate technical queries to the consultant/project manager.
- Monitor compliance with approved changes and instructions.
3. Site Monitoring - Carry out regular site inspections.
- Monitor construction activities against the approved programme.
- Verify that completed work is actually installed before it is covered up.
- Inspect critical activities such as: Excavation and foundations , Reinforcement and formwork , Concrete works, Structural steel ,Roofing , Blockwork , Waterproofing ,Flooring and finishes ,Mechanical and electrical installations ,Plumbing and drainage & External works
4. Materials Management - The CoW should verify: Material specifications ,Delivery quantities ,Certificates of conformity ,Test certificates ,Storage conditions ,Approved suppliers ,Samples/mock-ups where required
- They should also report the use of unapproved or substandard materials.
5. Progress Monitoring - Monitor daily/weekly construction progress.
- Compare actual progress against the approved programme.
- Identify delays and potential schedule risks.
- Provide factual information for progress meetings.
- Verify reported completion of activities.
6. Testing & Commissioning - Witness specified tests.
- Check that test results meet requirements.
- Ensure failed tests are recorded and corrective actions followed up.
- Monitor commissioning of equipment and systems.
- Verify that commissioning documentation is provided.
7. Health, Safety & Environment - Observe site safety practices.
- Report significant unsafe conditions.
- Escalate serious HSE issues.
- Monitor compliance with project HSE requirements.
- Report environmental concerns such as poor waste management, dust, spills or uncontrolled discharge.
8. Documentation & Records Maintain comprehensive records, including: - Daily site reports
- Inspection reports
- Site instructions/technical queries
- Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
- Material approvals
- Test results
- Photographic records
- Delivery records
- Progress records
- Defect registers
- Snag lists
- As-built information
9. Payment Verification Support - Verifying physical completion of works.
- Confirming quantities installed.
- Providing inspection records.
- Reporting incomplete or defective works.
- Providing evidence to support interim payment assessments.
10. Defects & Handover - Participate in inspections for practical completion.
- Prepare/maintain the snagging list.
- Verify rectification of defects.
- Inspect completed works before handover.
- Check that testing and commissioning are complete.
- Verify availability of O&M manuals, warranties, certificates and as-built drawings.
- Support final inspection and handover.
Financial Management Provide evidence to support payments. Risk Management Identify project risks & implement mitigations as per the project risk management plan. Minimum Qualification Requirements: Related Minimum Experience: Hold a Bachelor's Degree in Civil engineering or structural engineering. A Diploma in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering will also be considered. 3 to 5 years relevant experience in construction management. Skills - Analytical Skills
- Strong consumer and customer marketing/sales capabilities.
Attributes include: - Self-Starter & Action Oriented
- Ability to harness peer Relationships
- Agile and Driven
- Collaboration
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Must be of unquestionable integrity, Honesty, Trustworthiness and Professionalism
Growth Potential: Successful candidate will be set up for cross functional growth into projects Manager. Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions - Frequency of travel: Frequent travel is required for market visits and may require overnight stays.
- Light physical activities and efforts required working in an open environment/field based.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 12 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? movitafrica.com&form%5Bvalid-to%5D=Friday,%20September%2025%202026">Click here to submit your application now.
Movit Africa is looking for a Clerk of Works to join our team. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about quality on site, we'd love to hear from you. Send your applicatioN by 25th September, 2026.
|