clerk of works

British  

noun

1. an employee who supervises building work in progress or the upkeep of existing buildings

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Example Sentences

A clerk of works was hired to inspect the work carried out on the cladding.

From BBC

He called on the high sheriff of Wiltshire, Maj Gen Ashley Truluck, who attended the hearing, to award Mr Delcambre £1,000 and £500 to Gary Price, the cathedral’s clerk of works.

From The Guardian

On site, I remember nearly losing a boot in the sticky London clay: a clerk of works had to heave me out.

From The Guardian

Senior Nathan Russell, 22, of Moretown, was clerk of works on interior design and in charge of framing.

From Washington Times

They called on the Scottish government to ensure public procurement guidelines mean "contractors do not compromise safety for the sake of speed or reducing costs", calling for a dedicated clerk of works to be part of every public sector building project.

From BBC