Clerk Of Works

Huntress - Maidstone; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Clerk of Works for a 6-month contract in Canterbury. The successful candidate will conduct inspections for damp and mould, manage repair jobs, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have experience in building maintenance and possess an HNC/HND in Building Surveying. A full UK driving license is essential, and the role offers flexible working with regular site visits.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance or housing repairs inspection.
• Strong understanding of damp and mould causes and solutions.
• Knowledge of landlord compliance, Decent Homes Standard, and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out damp and mould inspections across housing properties.
• Help clear a backlog of reactive repair jobs.
• Inspect contractor works to ensure quality, cost and timescales are met.
• Specify remedial works and manage site appointments.

Skills

Building maintenance inspection

Damp and mould solutions

Landlord compliance knowledge

Education

HNC/HND in Building Surveying

Job description

Clerk of Works – Repairs & Maintenance (Housing Association)

Location: Canterbury – flexible working with regular site visits
Contract: 6 months
Salary: £43,500 per annum
Essential: Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Carry out damp and mould inspections across housing properties
• Help clear a backlog of reactive repair jobs
• Inspect contractor works to ensure quality, cost and timescales are met
• Specify remedial works, approve variations and recommend payments
• Identify defects, raise works orders and check completed repairs
• Ensure health & safety compliance, including fire safety and asbestos awareness
• Keep all paperwork and systems up to date
• Manage and book your own site appointments

What you'll need

• Experience in building maintenance / housing repairs inspection
• Strong understanding of damp and mould causes and solutions
• Knowledge of landlord compliance, Decent Homes Standard and H&S regulations
• HNC/HND in Building Surveying or relevant construction qualification
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to sites

If you are interested, please apply now!

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