Clerk of Works

Great Places Housing Association; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in Manchester seeks a Clerk of Works to ensure high-quality construction of new properties. The role involves monitoring onsite progress, maintaining relationships with the project team, and ensuring compliance with construction standards. Applicants should have construction experience, relevant qualifications, and a valid UK driving license. This full-time position offers a salary between £30,001 - £50,000.

Benefits

Pension DC scheme with up to 10% contribution

WPA Healthcare scheme

Hybrid and flexible working options

Annual leave starting at 26 days

Professional fees covered

High street discounts and gym memberships

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Proven construction experience including thorough technical construction knowledge.
• Experience of working with various trade professionals.
• Understanding of different forms of building contracts.
• Thorough knowledge of CDM / HSE procedures.
• Methodical and creative approach to solving queries.
• Organisational skills and ability to manage workload.
• Strong IT and digital skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high quality and timely delivery of new build properties.
• Actively contribute to projects across the scheme timeline.
• Monitor construction quality throughout the contract.
• Review pre-contract drawings and documentation.

Skills

Construction Experience

Lean

Management Experience

Process Improvement

Conflict Management

Experience Administering Injections

SAP EWM

OSHA

Fireworks

Guest Services

Knowledge Management

EHS

Education

HNC level or other recognised building qualification

Institute of Clerk of Works membership

Job description

Clerk of Works

The Clerk of Works role will safeguard high quality construction by ensuring that contract documents and drawings are translated into buildings which meet the standards agreed by the Association. The Clerk will continually monitor on‑site progress against programme while maintaining good working relationships with the wider project team and consultants to deliver homes in line with Great Places and Homes England commitments.

What you’ll be doing

• Ensure the high quality and timely delivery of the Great Places new build properties in line with our vision and values.
• Actively contribute to projects jointly and individually across the scheme timeline.
• Perform assigned tasks safely, efficiently and economically in line with Great Places company standards.
• Ensure that contract documents and drawings are translated into buildings that meet the standards agreed by the Association and its main consultants.
• Build relationships on construction sites, monitoring and advising on programme and completion dates.
• Monitor quality of construction throughout the contract up to and including handover.
• Adopt a flexible working style between the core working hours (Monday to Friday 07:00‑19:00) to support a high standard of service and positive customer experience.
• Review pre‑contract drawings and documentation and draw attention in advance to any potential issues or problems.
• Establish lines of communication with in‑house team Project Managers and key consultants, attending meetings and visiting site regularly.
• Carry out snag inspection lists prior to handover and attend sites as required to carry out defects inspections and back‑checking.
• Accurate and timely reporting of site inspections; detailing progress against programme, weather, deliveries, labour and site waste.
• Report any non‑compliance with Health and Safety requirements.

Qualifications

• HNC level or other recognised building qualification.
• Institute of Clerk of Works membership.

What you’ll need

• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Proven construction experience including thorough technical construction knowledge and understanding of construction technology.
• Experience of working with a variety of trade professionals.
• Understanding of different forms of building contract.
• Thorough knowledge of CDM / HSE procedures.
• A methodical and creative approach to solving queries.
• Organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
• Strong IT and digital skills including Microsoft Office.

Key Skills

• Construction Experience
• Lean
• Management Experience
• Process Improvement
• Conflict Management
• Experience Administering Injections
• SAP EWM
• OSHA
• Fireworks
• Guest Services
• Knowledge Management
• EHS

What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment

• Pension DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places).
• WPA Healthcare scheme starts at no contribution level with £1,250 of savings available per year (option to increase & add family members).
• Ways of Working: hybrid and flexible working.
• Annual leave: start at 26 days, increasing up to 30 days within 5 years plus Bank Holidays.
• Reward & Recognition: You Count Rewards are individual rewards for going above & beyond.
• Professional fees: the business pays the cost of one professional role related membership fee for each colleague.
• Market Place: high street restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work smart tech loans and much more.
• Wage Stream: you can access savings opportunities and early access to wages.
• Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: wellbeing campaigns throughout the year with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing.

Great Places Housing Group exists to improve the lives of the people living in our 25,000 homes across the North West and Yorkshire. We are more than just a landlord, providing a wide range of services and promoting partnership work to create vibrant sustainable communities.

We welcome applications from people of all identities, backgrounds and cultures and are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone can be their authentic self.

Employment Type: Full‑Time | Experience: years | Vacancy: 1 | Salary: £30,001 - £50,000