Interim Clerk of Works

Hays Property & Surveying; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in housing services seeks an experienced Clerk of Works to join their London-based team. You will ensure quality and compliance in housing maintenance and directly impact the housing portfolio's standards. Applicants should have proven expertise in building regulations and excellent communication skills, with relevant qualifications being highly desirable.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Long-term contract opportunities

Competitive daily rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Clerk of Works or similar role within housing maintenance or construction.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, health & safety legislation, and construction standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect housing maintenance and repair works.
• Liaise with contractors and consultants to ensure timely delivery of works.
• Identify and report on defects and non-compliance issues.

Skills

Communication

Reporting

Regulations knowledge

Education

CIOB

ICWCI

HNC/HND in Building or Construction

Job description

Your new company

Hays are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Clerk of Works to join our client's Housing Services team within a London-based local authority. As a Clerk of Works, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and compliance of housing maintenance works across the residential portfolio.

Your new role

• Monitor and inspect housing maintenance and repair works, ensuring compliance with specifications, regulations, and health & safety standards.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of works.
• Maintain accurate records of site visits, inspections, and progress reports.
• Identify and report on defects, poor workmanship, or non-compliance issues.
• Support the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance programmes, including voids, kitchens, bathrooms, roofing, and external works.
• Ensure residents' concerns are addressed and that works are carried out with minimal disruption.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience as a Clerk of Works or similar role within housing maintenance or construction.
• Strong knowledge of building regulations, health & safety legislation, and construction standards.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., CIOB, ICWCI, HNC/HND in Building or Construction) are desirable.

What you'll get in return

Flexible working options available.
Long-term contract opportunities.
Competitive daily rate.

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