Clerk of Work (Retail) at Turner Townsend

Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Assurance, Site Inspections, Store Opening Readiness, Compliance Checking, Record Keeping, Reporting, Progress Monitoring, Fast-Track Coordination, Material Verification, Testing Coordination, Health And Safety Oversight, Defects Management, Communication, Organization, Attention To Detail, English Proficiency

Industry

Construction

Description

Company Description Who is Turner & Townsend? Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com Job Description Your responsibilities: Quality Assurance: Monitor workmanship on site to ensure construction meets required standards, specifications, and approved drawings. Coordinate with project consultants and contractors on all matters relating to builders work installation and performance on site Finishes & Visual Quality - Retail requires high visual standards; conduct detailed inspections of joinery, tiles, glass, paint, and lighting alignment to ensure a premium customer‑facing look. As such to document any findings, track CDP and consultant action to address with the project period Site Inspections: Conduct regular inspections across all stages of construction, identifying defects, poor‑quality work, or deviations from plans. 100% full time working in site office, will be conducted at nights and Weekends works Store Opening Readiness - Support pre‑opening checks, ensure operational readiness, and confirm that all defects are resolved prior to merchandising and handover. Compliance Checking: Ensure works comply with building regulations, contract documents, safety requirements, and industry best practice. Record Keeping: Maintain detailed site records, including daily logs, photos, progress notes, and reports of any issues or delays. Reporting & Communication: Report concerns, non‑compliances, or risks to the project manager, consultants, and contractor, providing clear recommendations. To prepare quality reports for review and provide improvement statements. Progress Monitoring: Track construction progress against programme, flag delays, and verify that work is completed before sign‑off. Fast‑Track Coordination - Retail works often run on compressed timelines — monitor tight sequencing to avoid delays, especially around merchandising and store opening commitments. Material Verification: Check quality, condition, and installation of materials to ensure they match specifications and are stored correctly. Testing & Inspections Coordination: Witness tests (e.g., concrete cube tests, MEP commissioning) and verify results meet standards. Track Consultant attendance and follow up Ensure contractors preparation and pre-tests have been completed Health & Safety Oversight: Observe site safety practices and raise issues to the appropriate safety representatives. Review and comment on Method Statements and risk Assessment Direct / Escalation any safety issues or behaviours in line with standards Defects Management: Identify defects, follow up on rectification, and participate in inspections during handover and the defects liability period. To liaise with contractors for execution of rectification. Qualifications Diploma or Higher Certificate from the Construction Industry Council in Hong Kong or equivalent in Building discipline At least 8 years’ relevant site experience at Retail Projects (preferably Financial Institution retail) and inspection work Hong Kong Green Card & preferable Site Manger Qualifications Good communication and interpersonal skill Well organized and independent Attention to detail Proficient English (Reporting) and Cantonese Additional Information Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. Department: Real estate

Responsibilities

The Clerk of Work is responsible for monitoring site workmanship, conducting detailed inspections for visual quality in retail environments, and ensuring compliance with standards, specifications, and regulations. This role involves tracking defects, coordinating consultant actions, monitoring construction progress against the program, and supporting pre-opening readiness checks.