Clerk of Works

Pertemps; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the social housing sector is seeking a Clerk of Works in South London for a 3 to 6 month contract. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in housing projects, ensuring quality assurance and adherence to construction standards. This role offers competitive pay of £47.45 per hour, with responsibilities focused on maintaining quality across a range of projects. Candidates should possess a relevant construction qualification and a minimum of four years' experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years as a Clerk of Works or Surveyor required.
• Experience managing large capital expenditure projects.
• Full UK driver's license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality assurance services for residential housing projects.
• Agree and audit quality control procedures with contractors.
• Conduct weekly site visits and prepare Health and Safety reports.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Site Inspection

Problem Solving

Relationship Management

Education

Recognised construction-related qualification (HNC/HND)

Job description

Clerk of Works
South London
3 to 6 month ongoing contract
Mon to Fri 9am to 5pm (onsite)
£47.45 per hour umbrella


Role Purpose
Reporting to the Major Works Programme Manager, you will work with a team responsible for providing a Quality Assurance/Clerk of Works service in connection with Sutton Housing Partnerships programme of capital and cyclical work.

Responsibilities
● Provide a Quality Assurance/Clerk of Work service across the full range of work undertaken by Sutton Housing Partnerships.
● Agree joint quality control procedures with the constructor/contractor in accordance with Sutton Housing Partnerships requirements and audit such procedures and records to ensure that quality control inspections are effective and efficient.
● Maintain a critical but constructive relationship with the contractor's supervisory staff.
● Examine specifications and drawings and ensure that any aspects which are not satisfactory are rectified.
● Carry out site visits at least weekly, to all sites to ensure that materials, construction standards and site practices meet Sutton Housing Partnerships requirements, and prepare a Health and Safety report.

Requirements

• Full UK drivers licence
• Experience working in housing for a local authority or other social housing provider is essential.
• Worked as a Clerk of works or surveyor for 4+ years
• 4+ years experience of housing refurbishment/maintenance.drafting site inspections via iSurvey
• Recognised construction - related qualification to at least HNC or HND level with a demonstrable record of accomplishment as a Clerk of Works or Surveyor on large and moderately complex projects.
• Experience in managing the quality of large-scale capital expenditure projects on residential buildings.

Closing date: 15th June 2025

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