Construction Manager/Clerk of Works

365 Recruit; Wellington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Pension

25 days holiday

Long-term career progression

On-site parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Job summary

Our client, a well-established contractor, is seeking a Construction Manager / Clerk of Works to oversee refurbishment, retrofit and social housing projects across the Midlands. You will monitor quality, ensure compliance with drawings, specs and regulations, and support projects from start to finish.

A strong focus on health & safety and client liaison is essential. Key responsibilities include site inspections, reporting, defect identification and safeguarding project performance.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Strong relationships

Reporting

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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