Clerk of Works – Quality & Compliance for Retrofit Projects

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Greater London is seeking a Clerk of Works to ensure quality and compliance in their Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund projects. This role involves site inspections, providing technical advice, and liaising with contractors to maintain project momentum. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, strong knowledge of construction standards, and be passionate about sustainable building practices. Great benefits include generous holiday, pension options, and well-being initiatives.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits package to buy/sell holiday

Paid Wellbeing and Volunteering days

Matched pension scheme up to 12%

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Enhanced paternity pay - 6 weeks full pay

Options for private medical and dental insurance

Wellbeing discounts including Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a Clerk of Works or similar quality assurance role, preferably in housing or public sector.
• In-depth technical knowledge of construction and energy efficiency.
• Ability to travel to various sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections to assess construction quality and compliance with standards.
• Log inspection reports and maintain an audit trail for SHDF requirements.
• Liaise with contractors and customers to ensure project compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of construction standards

Technical support and advice

Quality control assessment

Strong communication skills

Education

HNC/HND in Building Studies or related field

Job description

A leading housing association in Greater London is seeking a Clerk of Works to ensure quality and compliance in their Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund projects. This role involves site inspections, providing technical advice, and liaising with contractors to maintain project momentum. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, strong knowledge of construction standards, and be passionate about sustainable building practices. Great benefits include generous holiday, pension options, and well-being initiatives.