Clerk of Works

WDH; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing development organization is seeking a Clerk of Works to support their multi-million-pound housing development program. The role involves inspecting construction works, monitoring site performance, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates should have an NVQ Level 5 in Construction Management and experience in new build construction. This position offers competitive benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous employer pension contribution

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague development initiatives

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar role.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
• Flexibility to travel and work outside normal office hours.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction works to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
• Monitor site performance and progress, reporting on risks.
• Collaborate closely with contractors and internal teams.

Skills

Strong communicator

Knowledge of new build construction

Ability to produce clear reports

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Construction Management

Job description

Vico Homes is built on the foundations of WDH. We are looking for aClerk of Worksto join ourDevelopment Team.

A home is more than four walls and a roof. It should be a safe place. A place to start things. A place of opportunities. A place to grow. A place where you feel you belong.

These are the places we provide for today and for the future. This is what marks us out as one of the leading players in the social housing sector. We have over 32,000 homes across the north of England, home to tens of thousands of people. And people are at the centre of what we do.

Our people are approachable and professional. But we’re not afraid to be optimistic and show our passion for what we do to support our customers. We share a common vision, acting confidently to ensure we remain at the forefront of making it happen.

Together, we’re building better futures and vibrant communities.

About the role

As the Clerk of Works your manager will be our Development Manager. You will work 37 hours a week on a permanent basis, working flexibly in the Vico Homes operating area based at our Head Office in Castleford.

As the Clerk of Works you will support the delivery of Vico Homes’ ambitious multi-million-pound housing development programme of 500+ homes per annum, ensuring that new build and regeneration projects are completed to the highest quality and safety standards. This includes overseeing compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and internal procedures. You will work closely with various Development service team members - New Business, Delivery, Sales and Aftercare to provide effective end-to-end project management, with a strong focus on delivering positive outcomes for our customers and communities.

It is an exciting time to be joining us and here are some of the initiatives that you will be involved in:

• Quality control of S106 schemes throughout the Yorkshire and Humberside region
• Defects inspections on a range of development schemes
• Arranging site visits with Project Manager’s reporting on progress

What you’ll do

• Inspect construction works to ensure quality, safety and compliance with contracts, regulations and specifications
• Monitor site performance and progress, reporting on risks, quality issues and adherence to project timelines and budgets
• Contribute to design and specification development, ensuring new homes are robust, maintainable and meet customer expectations
• Lead and document snagging inspections, ensuring timely resolution of defects before and after handover
• Collaborate closely with contractors, consultants and internal teams to support high-quality, efficient project delivery

What we’re looking for

• NVQ Level 5 in Construction Management and membership of ICWCI, with significant experience in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of new build construction, development, acquisition and sales as well as new build products and programmes
• Strong communicator with proven ability to produce clear reports, engage both internal and external stakeholders, build effective relationships and deliver customer-focused services whilst proactively planning and mitigating risks
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and flexibility to travel and work outside normal office hours when required

For more details on what we’re looking for in this role, please see the Job Description on our website.

For more information or an informal chat about the role or working for Vico Homes, please contact Sue Spencer, Development Manager on 07813 586719.

Please note:Interviews will take place in the week starting 8 September 2025.

Working for Vico Homes

Want to work in a place that values you? Where you’re offered a competitive salary and a great pension? And where you can make a real difference? You’re in the right place!

We have a strong and inclusive culture and we’re always on the lookout for talented and dedicated people to be part of our teams. You spend a lot of your waking hours at work, so we offer a workplace where you can really be yourself, feel valued and access opportunities to progress and develop. We are recognised as a disability confident employer and have the Investors in People accreditation.

Working at Vico Homes brings lots of great benefits, including:

• Holidays- 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after five years' service) and an extra day off on your birthday, plus bank holidays and an Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Pension- generous employer pension contribution
• Flexible working- we’re happy to talk flexible working, including our WorkSmart approach to hybrid working, reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns
• Vico Homes Rewards- a fantastic range of lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, home electronics and our car benefit scheme
• Colleague wellbeing- a range of initiatives to support our people including an Employee Assistance Programme, Volunteering Scheme and dedicated Wellbeing Champions
• Colleague development– a range of initiatives to support personal development including training, support with professional membership fees, internal and external qualifications, mentoring and personal coaching

How to apply and what happens next

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

• Read the job description, person specification and guidance notes on our website
• Complete the supporting information form below with details of how you meet the person specification
• We also encourage you to provide your CV if you have one but please remove any information that identifies you (e.g. your name and address)
• Email your supporting information form, and CV if you have one, toour Recruitment Team before the closing date. Applications close at midnight on the closing date specified
• You'll receive an automatic reply to let you know we've received your application
• We'll then score all the applications against the person specification and contact you to let you know if we're inviting you to interview

If you have any questions about a career at Vico Homes, you can contact us by email.