Clerk of Works

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Greater London is seeking a Clerk of Works to ensure quality and compliance in their Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund projects. This role involves site inspections, providing technical advice, and liaising with contractors to maintain project momentum. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, strong knowledge of construction standards, and be passionate about sustainable building practices. Great benefits include generous holiday, pension options, and well-being initiatives.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits package to buy/sell holiday

Paid Wellbeing and Volunteering days

Matched pension scheme up to 12%

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Enhanced paternity pay - 6 weeks full pay

Options for private medical and dental insurance

Wellbeing discounts including Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a Clerk of Works or similar quality assurance role, preferably in housing or public sector.
• In-depth technical knowledge of construction and energy efficiency.
• Ability to travel to various sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections to assess construction quality and compliance with standards.
• Log inspection reports and maintain an audit trail for SHDF requirements.
• Liaise with contractors and customers to ensure project compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of construction standards

Technical support and advice

Quality control assessment

Strong communication skills

Education

HNC/HND in Building Studies or related field

Job description

The Role

As Clerk of Works, you'll play a vital role in ensuring quality and compliance within our Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) and Planned Works programs. You'll perform site inspections, ensure adherence to building standards, provide technical advice, and liaise with contractors and customers to maintain project momentum.

• Performing frequent inspections at project sites to assess construction quality, ensuring that works align with contractual specifications, building standards, and design details
• Logging inspection reports, issuing reports for non-compliance, and maintaining a comprehensive audit trail. Accurate records are crucial for internal use and external audits as required by SHDF and planned works requirements
• Serving as a point of contact on-site for contractors, guiding them on project requirements and ensuring compliance with the SHDF and planned works programs
• Providing technical support and advice to ensure adherence to construction and retrofit best practices, specifically in energy efficiency and sustainable design, helping meet SHDF's goals
• Acting as a liaison between the project team and customers, ensuring they understand the scope and benefits of retrofit and planned works projects
• Regularly assessing quality control processes and suggesting improvements

About you

Experience in a Clerk of Works or similar quality assurance role, preferably in housing or public sector. You'll need to demonstrate in-depth technical knowledge and exceptional attention to detail, focusing on retrofitting and energy efficiency improvements. You'll also need:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Building Studies, Construction Management, or related field
• Strong knowledge of construction standards, building regulations, energy efficiency measures, and sustainable building practices, particularly in relation to retrofit and decarbonisation projects
• Ability to meticulously inspect works to ensure quality and compliance with standards
• Demonstrable experience in identifying quality issues and recommending solutions that align with project objectives
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to various sites as required

Why Join Us

You'll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values fairness, inclusion, and supporting the wellbeing and development of our people.

Great benefits

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Option to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• 3 extra paid Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• Enhanced paternity pay - 6 weeks full pay (after 26 weeks' service)
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
• Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service

If you're experienced in construction quality assurance, knowledgeable about sustainable building practices, and passionate about delivering excellence, we would love to hear from you!