Senior Clerk of Works
- Employer
- Southern Housing
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £44,380 plus car allowance
- Closing date
- 27 May 2021
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- Function
- Residential Development & Construction, Construction
- Seniority
- Officer
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organisation Type
- Housing association / RP
Job Details
We’re looking for an experienced Clerk of Works who wants to make a difference and strives in a challenging fast paced environment. If you have a proven track record of managing buildings works across a wide range of sites to ensure quality, safety and timely completion of project deliverables, then a fabulous opportunity has arisen to join us as a Senior Clerk of Works
In this exciting new role, you will:
- Support the programme delivery and provide on-site quality assurance to mitigate fire safety risk and keep our residents safe.
- Inspect construction works in accordance with statutory regulations including Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, NHBC Requirements, Health and Safety at Work Act and Control of Asbestos Regulations.
- Complete inspections to record any defects identified throughout construction and which become apparent after completion of works. Ensure these are communicated and escalated to the appropriate person as identified within the contract.
- Keep appropriate records of conditions and progress on site. Ensuring that records are comprehensive and well-structured to assist with the administration of the contract.
- Advise on the practical implications of implementing the designs and draw attention to any areas for improvement.
What you'll need
Ideally, you’ll have worked in the Housing / Construction sector in a similar role as a Clerk of Works or a Quality Control Inspector.
You’ll have knowledge of fire safety construction quality standards, regulations and best practice
You’ll have a proven track record of carrying out site quality inspections.
You’ll ideally have a CSCS card or construction related certifications.
You’ll also need to have a full UK Driving licence and access to a vehicle.
The role will work with a range of residents and colleagues, so a positive approach to collaborative team working is essential. You’ll need to live our one team culture.
Closing date for applications: Thursday 27 May 2021, 11:00pm
Interview dates: Friday 11 June 2021 (Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams)
(Please note all application questions will need to be completed in full as Hiring Managers will not have visibility of your CV upon application)
Company
About us
At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own! We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to people’s lives.
A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.
What’s in it for you?
- Pension
- Life assurance
- Healthcare cash plan
- Eyecare & dental
- Birthday leave
- Retailers discounts
- Cycle to work
- Buy & sell annual leave
- Season ticket loan
- In-house academy & career development
- Flexible working
Inclusion and Diversity
We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, it’s about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. We’re all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.
- Website
- https://www.optivo.org.uk/
- Mini-site
- Southern Housing
- Telephone
- 0800 121 60 60
- Location
-
Grosvenor House 125 High St
London
Surrey
CR0 9XP
United Kingdom
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