Clerk Of Works

Sphere Solutions; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday and Christmas Eve off

Healthcare package

Pension scheme

45p/mile travel allowance

Career progression within expanding业务

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to cover housing developments across the South Wales area. You will visit multiple affordable housing and apartment projects on site, ensuring standards and reporting on progress.

Candidates with a background as Housing Manager, Build Inspector, or Clerk of Works with residential housing knowledge are encouraged to apply. A full UK driving licence is essential, and travel by car is paid at 45p per mile.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in residential housing (Housing Manager, Build Inspector or Clerk of Works).
• Knowledge of UK building regulations, LABC and NHBC guidelines.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed site visits and issue technical reports.
• Highlight HSE concerns.
• Reference LABC and NHBC standards in reports.
• Perform pre-handover inspections and snagging.
• Oversee re-inspections and handovers, including 12-month defect period.

Skills

Residential housing experience

UK driving licence

Job description

Clerk of Works/ Inspector

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Job Title: Clerk of Works/ Inspector

Location: South Wales

Salary: £45 000 - £51 000 DOE

About The Role

Sphere Solutions is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to cover housing developments across the South Wales areas. You will be out and about on site visiting various affordable housing and apartment projects for key client partners.

We welcome applications from experienced housing managers, build inspectors, or established Clerks of Works with a strong background in residential housing.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed site visits, issue technical reports.
• Highlight any HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) concerns.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of building regulations, referencing LABC and NHBC standards within reports.
• Perform thorough pre-handover inspections and property snagging.
• Manage re-inspections and handovers (including meter readings), ensuring properties are in order and overseeing the 12-month defect period.

Requirements

• Strong experience in residential housing (as a Housing Manager, Build Inspector, or Clerk of Works).
• Sound knowledge of UK building regulations, LABC, and NHBC guidelines.
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits & Work Environment

• Site and home-based working with minimal office attendance required.
• Birthday and Christmas Eve off.
• Healthcare package & competitive pension scheme.
• Career progression paths within a expanding business.
• 45p/mile paid for travel; no company car or car allowance provided.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience. We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background