Clerk of Works

Scottish Borders Housing Association; Selkirk; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional housing association in Scotland seeks a Clerk of Works to manage site inspections and ensure compliance with high standards in construction. You'll collaborate with contractors and colleagues, oversee health and safety, and coordinate handovers of homes. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, making it suitable for experienced construction professionals committed to excellence and quality in affordable housing delivery.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Good pension scheme

Qualifications

• Significant construction and property experience.
• Experience in inspecting workmanship.
• Knowledge of affordable housing delivery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular site inspections to meet standards.
• Build relationships with contractors and colleagues.
• Oversee health and safety compliance.
• Coordinate handovers to ensure homes are defect-free.
• Represent SBHA at meetings and inspections.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Collaborative approach

Education

HND/C or equivalent in Building

Job description

Clerk of Works

Salary: £37,422 – £41,335 per year

Location: Selkirk Office, with travel across the Scottish Borders

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 16 January 2026

Are you a construction professional who takes pride in quality, collaboration and making a difference to people’s lives? Join Scottish Borders Housing Association as our Clerk of Works and play a key role in delivering our £77 million development programme, creating 300 new homes across the Scottish Borders by 2028.

What you'll do:

• Carry out regular site inspections, ensuring all works meet SBHA's high standard and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong relationships with contractors and colleagues, fostering a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Oversee health and safety compliance, reporting and resolving issues swiftly.
• Coordinate handovers, ensuring homes are defect-free and ready for tenants.
• Represent SBHA at meetings, with residents and during inspections.

What you'll bring:

• HND/C or equivalent in Building (or substantial relevant experience).
• Significant construction and property experience.
• A keen eye for quality and detail, with a commitment to excellence.
• Experience in inspecting workmanship.
• Strong communication and IT skills.
• Knowledge of affordable housing delivery.
• A collaborative, proactive approach and a full UK driving licence.

Benefits of Working for SBHA:

Being part of the SBHA team, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including a competitive salary, flexible working, generous annual leave and a good pension scheme. You will be part of a team that is interested in your wellbeing and development, and work in an environment where you can flourish.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying, please visit SBHA's career site and complete an online application form within the webpage for this role. Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates clearly how you meet all the essential criteria for the role.

Scottish Borders Housing Association is not a licensed sponsor under the appropriate UK Government regulations and as such, does not invite applications from, nor engage in sponsoring, oversees applicants who do not already have the right to live and /or work in the UK. The Association will not engage in any enquiries or enter into negotiations from individuals or Agents in this regard.