Clerk of Works

Mosscare St Vincents; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing development organization in Greater Manchester seeks a Clerk of Works to oversee construction projects ensuring compliance with quality standards. This full-time role involves conducting site visits, producing reports, and liaising with teams on statutory compliance. The ideal candidate has a background in Construction Management and excellent communication skills. With competitive salary and numerous benefits, this position supports flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Essential car user allowance

Flexibility on work location

33 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme with matched contributions

Access to a health cash plan

Enhanced sick pay

Health and Wellbeing Support

Life assurance

Learning and development opportunities

Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

Qualifications

• Full driving licence and willingness to travel across the Northwest.
• Demonstrable knowledge of building regulations.
• Excellent communicator and negotiator.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly site visits to ensure works meet standards.
• Produce detailed weekly reports for site progress.
• Provide expert advice in design and site meetings.
• Liaise with compliance team on statutory matters.
• Review specifications for S106 developments.

Skills

Construction Management background

Knowledge of building regulations

Knowledge of site safety best practice

Excellent communicator

Excellent negotiator

Job description

Clerk of Works

£40,037 - £42,235 per annum

Greater Manchester

Permanent

Full Time

Hours of Work : 35 per week

Closing date : 5th December 2025

Interviews : TBC

Are you passionate about ensuring quality and compliance in residential construction? We’re looking for a dedicated Clerk of Works to oversee a diverse portfolio of new build developments across the Northwest, spanning both rental and sale properties.

With a robust pipeline of housing projects at various stages—from initial design through to active construction—you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality homes. This position offers the opportunity to provide expert inspection and quality assurance services throughout the development lifecycle and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Site Monitoring & Quality Assurance – Conduct weekly site visits across all developments, ensuring works meet MSV’s standards for quality, materials, and compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Reporting & Documentation – Produce detailed weekly reports including site progress, labour levels, weather conditions, and photographic evidence. Share findings with Employer’s Agents and development staff.
• Technical Support & Issue Resolution – Attend design and site meetings, provide expert advice, and support resolution of site‑specific issues, including layout and specification queries.
• Compliance & Handover Duties – Liaise with MSV’s compliance team on statutory matters (e.g. gas, fire, electrical safety), carry out snagging inspections, attend handovers, and manage defect inspections post‑completion.
• Specification Review & Continuous Improvement – Review specifications for S106 developments, stay updated on best practices in affordable housing, and advise on updates to MSV’s Employer’s Requirements.

Qualifications

• Construction Management background.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel across the Northwest.
• Demonstrable knowledge of building regulations.
• Knowledge of site safety best practice.
• Excellent communicator and negotiator.

Benefits

• Essential car user allowance to support you with car running costs.
• Flexibility on where you work with home working kit provided.
• 33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, and a holiday buy scheme.
• Company pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions.
• Company funded access to a health cash plan, where you can claim back costs of everyday health treatments such as optical, dental and much more.
• Enhanced sick pay with up to 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay.
• Health and Wellbeing Support including an employee assistance programme, free counselling, mental health first aiders and numerous wellbeing initiatives.
• Life assurance subject to being a member of our company pension scheme.
• Learning and development to support you to develop the skills you need to fulfil your role and progress in your career.
• Commitment to Equality and Inclusion with employee network groups covering anti‑racism, LGBTQ+, disability and long‑term health conditions, carers, and menopause.

MSV are committed to Equality and Inclusion all applications are scored against the essential criteria of the role; however, we encourage candidates to submit an ammonised CV if they can do so.

MSV are also committed to supporting you to balance work and life, including with any caring or parental responsibilities you might have, and have a range of flexible working options and wellbeing support available to all colleagues to facilitate this.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at the end of October 2025 however interviews may be carried out throughout the recruitment process and the role closed if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we strongly recommend candidates to apply early.

We’re passionate about inclusion and we’d love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role.

If you are not sure whether you meet our requirements for this role, but want to apply. Go ahead. We will decide whether or not you are what we are looking for.