Clerk of Works

Eastlight Community Homes Limited; Braintree; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Group stakeholder pension (Eastlight 5

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Wellbeing grant £200 per annum

Family leave: up to 12 weeks full pay/

Professional membership paid

Job summary

Eastlight Community Homes is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to support delivery of residential investment and improvement programmes. You will oversee quality and progress on site, ensuring projects meet contract specifications, health and safety requirements, and relevant legislation.

The role involves site inspections, monitoring workmanship, producing site reports, managing snagging and defects, and supporting Programme Managers as needed. A valid UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as Clerk of Works, site inspection, or construction quality role in residential housing.
• Strong knowledge of domestic construction, structural defects, Building Regulations, HHSRS and the Decent Homes Standard.
• A construction-related qualification; health and safety qualification (e.g., SMSTS) would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality and progress of works on site in line with contracts and specs.
• Monitor workmanship, produce site reports, manage snagging and defects for continuous improvement.
• Undertake contractor health and safety inspections, attend contract meetings, support Programme Managers.

Skills

On-site inspection

Site supervision

Health & safety

Contract compliance

Education

Construction-related qualification

Job description

Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.

Who We Are

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to support the delivery of residential investment and improvement programmes. We have two available vacancies on a full-time, permanent basis.

In this role, you will oversee the quality and progress of works on site, ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with contract specifications, health and safety requirements, and relevant legislation. Working closely with contractors, residents, and stakeholders, you will carry out property inspections, monitor workmanship, produce site reports, manage snagging and defects, and identify recurring issues to support continuous improvement. You will also undertake contractor health and safety inspections, attend contract meetings, and provide support to Programme Managers when required.

The successful candidate will have experience in a Clerk of Works, site inspection, or construction quality role within residential housing. You will possess strong technical knowledge of domestic construction, structural defects, Building Regulations, the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), and the Decent Homes Standard. A construction-related qualification and health and safety qualification, such as SMSTS, would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in ensuring high-quality, safe, and compliant improvements to residents' homes.

Please note you will need a valid and clean UK Driving Licence to be successful in this role.

Benefits and Compensation

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package:

• £44,358 per annum + £2,200 car allowance p/a
• Full-time (37h p/w), Permanent contract
• Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
• Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
• Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

Next Steps

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us!

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact [e-mail]

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Closing Date: 25 October 2026 at 23:59

Interview Date: Interviews are expected to be held on 3 November 2026.

We reserve the right to close or withdraw this vacancy earlier than advertised should we receive a sufficient number of applications.