Clerk of Works (Full Time)(Permanent)(2 Post) - REN15100

Renfrewshire Council; Paisley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Renfrewshire Council is seeking a Clerk of Works to support the delivery of housing investment projects. You will ensure compliance with specifications, workmanship, materials and technical standards across buildings and maintenance works.

The role requires a recognised building construction qualification (City and Guilds or equivalent), plus experience in site works and health & safety regulation compliance. A full driving licence and willingness to attend evening meetings are essential.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in building construction with City and Guilds (or equivalent) in a relevant trade.
• Experience in building and property maintenance and as Clerk of Works on larger scale projects.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Regulations and related building/construction safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of projects within the housing investment programme.
• Ensure compliance with specification, workmanship, materials and technical standards.
• Attend meetings and collaborate with council teams to coordinate works.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Health & Safety

CDM Regulations

Education

City and Guilds qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advert

Clerk of Works

Please note previous applicants need not to apply.

You will provide support on the delivery of individual projects within the Council's housing investment programme with particular focus on compliance with specification, quality of workmanship, materials and technical standards.

It is essential you have a recognised qualification in the building construction field with a minimum of a City and Guilds (or equivalent) in a relevant building trade (e.g. joinery, masonry, plastering, maintenance).

Previous experience of building and property maintenance and experience as a Clerk of Works on a larger scale investment project is essential.

You must have effective verbal and written communication skills, a knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Regulations relating to buildings and construction work (e.g. Construction (Design & Management), Control of Asbestos, Work at Height, and knowledge of building and construction works, processes, trades and techniques.

You must be customer focused, flexible and have the ability to work on your own initiative.

It is desirable you have knowledge of local authority working conditions and practices and able to demonstrate a range of experiences in this discipline.

You must have knowledge and understanding of Microsoft IT packages.

It is essential that you have a full driving license as you must be able to attend evening meetings.

If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check. The level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit

www.disclosure.gov.scot .