Clerk of Works

Stevenage Borough Council; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council seeks a lead officer for quality assurance in Stevenage. You will oversee inspections and manage a portfolio of work while ensuring compliance with building regulations and health and safety standards. The role offers various employee benefits, including a generous pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Paid and unpaid leave

25-31 days holiday

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Season ticket loans

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within a construction/refurbishment environment.
• Knowledge of CDM and building regulations.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance with pre, post, and work in progress inspections.
• Manage a portfolio of minor works.
• Resolve complaints and provide updates to the Project Manager.

Skills

Building construction knowledge

Conflict management

Attention to detail

IT systems experience

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE
• To be the lead officer for quality assurance carrying out a range of pre, post and work in progress inspections, providing feedback to the Project Manager
• To manage a portfolio of minor works
• To provide regular updates and reports to the Project Manager
• Act as the first point of contact in resolving complaints received from residents, their representatives, members of the public, Councillors, MP, Housing Ombudsman etc.
• Deputise for their line manager when he/she is unavailable.
• Attend team meetings and briefings and any relevant training courses.

ABOUT YOU
The successful candidates will have:

• Building construction knowledge.
• Knowledge of the CDM regulations.
• Knowledge of building and planning regulations.
• Experience working in a similar role within a building construction or refurbishment environment.
• A working knowledge of health and safety legislation and bring any shortfalls observed to the attention of the person(s) concerned, as well as the Project Manager.
• An attention to detail and a focus on quality outputs.
• Ability to manage conflict.
• Experience of using SOR’s, Quotes and Tenders.
• Experience of using IT systems.
• A flexible approach and ability to work across teams as business needs change.

OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependents
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.