Clerk of Works

MSV Housing Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in the Northwest is seeking a Clerk of Works to ensure quality and compliance in residential construction. This role involves overseeing multiple new build developments in the region. Candidates should have a construction management background and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include flexible working options, health cash plans, and a comprehensive pension scheme. Salary ranges from £40,037 to £42,235 annually.

Benefits

Car user allowance

Flexibility on work location

33 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Health cash plan

Enhanced sick pay

Wellbeing support

Learning and development opportunities

Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

Qualifications

• Background in Construction Management.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Demonstrable knowledge of building regulations.
• Excellent communicator and negotiator.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly site visits ensuring quality and compliance.
• Produce detailed weekly reports on site progress.
• Provide expert advice during design and site meetings.
• Liaise on statutory compliance matters.
• Review specifications for continuous improvement.

Skills

Construction Experience

Communication

Negotiation

Knowledge of building regulations

Site safety best practice

Job description

Hours of Work: 35 per week

Closing date: 28th November 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 MSVs 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 Employers, 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 MSVs 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 MSVs Employers Requirements.

Requirements

• 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; 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 health cash plan covering everyday health treatments such as optical, dental and more
• Enhanced sick pay – up to 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay
• Health and Wellbeing Support: 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, long‑term health conditions, carers and menopause

Additional Information

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

MSV also supports work‑life balance with flexible working options and wellbeing support for all colleagues.

For more information about the role, please visit our careers page where you will find a candidate pack and can apply for the role.

Company

We own and manage almost 9,000 homes across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and West Yorkshire. As a housing association, we are committed to delivering a range of housing solutions to the most vulnerable, with a focus on equality, inclusion and better life chances.

Company Benefits

Competitive salary, pension and holiday entitlement plus a comprehensive programme of training, flexible working and health & wellbeing support.

Some of the Health & Wellbeing benefits you can access when you join MSV include:

• Up to three months full pay and three months half pay after one year’s service (sick pay scheme)
• Eye test – MSV pays for eye examinations and contributes towards prescription lenses / frames or contact lenses for staff using VDU equipment
• Support helpline – Free 24hr / 7days a week telephone support; face‑to‑face counselling available in some cases
• Training in Health & Safety
• Mental Health first aiders & Mental Health Awareness training
• Cycle to Work scheme

Key Skills

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

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: £40,037 - 42,235