Roles & Responsibilities
Definitions of key project roles such as the Employer, Contractor, Project Manager, and Clerk of Works,,. Includes specific statutory roles like the Principal Contractor under CDM regulations.
Clerk of Works
An inspector employed to ensure that work is carried out in accordance with the contract specifications and quality standards.
Direct Contractor
A contractor engaged directly by the employer to carry out specific work on the site, distinct from the main contractor.
Project Manager
The person appointed to act on the employer's behalf in carrying out duties described in the contract, often with powers of delegation.
Statutory Undertaker
Organisations such as water, gas, electricity, and telecommunications companies authorised by statute to construct and operate public utility undertakings.