Lead Clerk of Works for Major Housing Projects

Shared Services Partnership; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Agile working

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Westminster City Council is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to lead on Major Works oversight and on-site inspection across allocated estates. You will ensure safe, high-quality, compliant delivery of capital projects, coordinating with residents and contractors while maintaining rigorous cost controls.

The role requires strong contract management, reporting, and the ability to translate technical issues for non-experts; travel to sites and out-of-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience as Clerk of Works for housing or major capital works.
• Strong track record in inspecting works and assuring delivery quality.
• Experience with Building Regulations/Building Safety Act and related guidance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, inspect and assure Major Works across allocated estates.
• Create evidence-based reports on risks, options and recommendations, ensuring compliance with drawings and standards.
• Validate valuations with the Commercial team and approve only compliant work.
• Provide cost data for Leasehold/ service charge billing and respond to queries/tribunals.
• Collaborate with Resident Liaison Officers to support sensitive cases and vulnerable residents.
• Communicate complex technical issues in plain language and travel to sites, including out-of-hours work.

Skills

Clerk of Works

Contract management

Budget management

Report writing

Regulatory compliance

Communication to non-experts

Education

HNC/HND in construction

NVQ Level 6

Job description

Westminster City Council is seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to lead on Major Works oversight and on-site inspection across allocated estates. You will ensure safe, high-quality, compliant delivery of capital projects, coordinating with residents and contractors while maintaining rigorous cost controls.

The role requires strong contract management, reporting, and the ability to translate technical issues for non-experts; travel to sites and out-of-hours work may be required.