Construction Manager/Clerk of Works

365 Recruit; Wellington; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company car

Company pension

25 days holiday

Long-term career progression

On-site parking

Résumé du poste

365 Recruit is seeking an experienced Construction Manager / Clerk of Works to oversee refurbishment, retrofit and social housing projects. You will monitor quality, ensure compliance with drawings and regulations, and support projects from start to finish while coordinating with clients, residents and operational teams.

Role requires strong knowledge of building regulations, safety standards and reporting.

Qualifications

• Oversee construction quality on refurbishment, maintenance or social housing projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, building regulations and quality standards.
• Excellent understanding of health & safety legislation.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and residents.
• Excellent reporting and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsabilités

• Monitor construction works to ensure quality standards are achieved.
• Carry out regular site inspections across multiple projects.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications and current building regulations.
• Identify defects and ensure remedial works are completed to a high standard.
• Monitor contractor performance, workmanship and programme.
• Produce detailed site inspection reports.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, residents and operational teams.
• Ensure projects comply with health & safety legislation and company procedures.
• Support the delivery of retrofit, refurbishment and planned maintenance schemes.
• Assist with project handovers, snagging and quality assurance.
• Promote continuous improvement across all construction activities.
• Ensure excellent customer satisfaction on occupied properties.

Connaissances

Construction quality oversight

Stakeholder communication

Reporting & documentation

Project coordination

Health & safety compliance

Formation

CIOB, CABE or RICS membership

SMSTS/SSSTS or IOSH qualification

Description du poste

Our client, a well-established construction and refurbishment contractor, is seeking an experienced Construction Manager / Clerk of Works to oversee the quality, compliance and successful delivery of refurbishment, retrofit and social housing projects across the Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in local authority, housing association, property services or main contracting who enjoys ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.

Working closely with operational teams, site management and clients, you will be responsible for monitoring construction quality, ensuring compliance with specifications and legislation, and supporting projects from commencement through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor construction works to ensure quality standards are achieved.
• Carry out regular site inspections across multiple projects.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications and current building regulations.
• Identify defects and ensure remedial works are completed to a high standard.
• Monitor contractor performance, workmanship and programme.
• Produce detailed site inspection reports.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, residents and operational teams.
• Ensure projects comply with health & safety legislation and company procedures.
• Support the delivery of retrofit, refurbishment and planned maintenance schemes.
• Assist with project handovers, snagging and quality assurance.
• Promote continuous improvement across all construction activities.
• Ensure excellent customer satisfaction on occupied properties.

Requirements

• Previous experience overseeing construction quality on refurbishment, maintenance or social housing projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, building regulations and quality standards.
• Excellent understanding of health & safety legislation.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and residents.
• Excellent reporting and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• CIOB, CABE or RICS membership.
• Experience of social housing refurbishment, retrofit or decarbonisation projects.
• Knowledge of PAS 2035 and retrofit standards.
• SMSTS, SSSTS or IOSH qualification.
• Experience working within local authorities or housing associations.

What's on Offer

• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Pension.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Long-term career progression.
• Opportunity to join a growing contractor delivering high-profile refurbishment and retrofit projects across the Midlands.

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee mentoring programme
• Financial planning services
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance