At Lewisham Homes, we believe in building on potential. As a Clerk of Works, your ability to advise upon the practical implications of implementing the designs and draw attention to areas for improvement could have a real impact on people’s lives.

Lewisham Homes is an ambitious not-for-profit organisation focused on improving housing in the borough. As well as managing 19,000 homes on behalf of Lewisham Council. We aim to provide a better experience and more opportunities for residents, communities – and the dedicated people who join our growing team.

As a Clerk of Works, you will be responsible for carrying out site based tasks in relation to the major works and special projects contracts that we are delivering to our residents across the borough.

If successful the main duties of your role will be:

• Review contract documentation including drawings, specifications and contract conditions.
• Advise upon the practical implications of implementing the designs and draw attention to any areas for improvement.
• Inspect construction works for compliance with contract documentation, contract instructions and good practice.
• Identify any specialist testing that may be required and witness whilst in progress.
• Inspect construction works for compliance with statutory regulations e.g. Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act and Control of Asbestos Regulations.
• Keep appropriate records of conditions and progress on site. Ensure that such records are comprehensive and well-structured so as to assist with the administration of the contract.
• Provide a weekly written report to the Contract Manager and other members of the project team as directed.
• Liaise with residents and resident groups to address any areas of dissatisfaction for example by recording concerns about site cleanliness and advising the contractor of the remedial measures required.
• Carry out inspections to record any defects which become apparent after the completion of works and pass those records to the appropriate person as identified within the contract.
• Ensure that the highest standards of probity are maintained through compliance with Financial Standing Orders and that any discrepancies are reported to the Stock Investment Manager.

Please note this role is agile working, consisting of being on site, office based and home based.

We expect everyone at Lewisham Homes to be eager to learn new skills and to help others. As a major local employer with over 500 staff, we are committed to providing opportunities for personal development, plus flexible and agile working to help us to continue to embrace wellbeing. We also offer benefits including: season ticket loan, 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, health & wellbeing benefits and membership of the local government pension scheme.

Lewisham Homes is committed to continuing to create an inclusive working environment, promoting and providing equal opportunities in employment, respecting diversity and avoiding unlawful discrimination during the recruitment process and the employment lifecycle. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified/experienced individuals regardless of their race, gender identity, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

For more information about Lewisham Homes and this opportunity, please visit our website.