Clerk of Works (New Homes)

Clerk of Works (New Homes)

£45,864

Chelmsford

Permanent, Full Time

We are looking for a Clerk of Works, to provide the CHP group with effective quality control, technical advice and ensure compliance with all construction related matters, whilst maintaining excellent customer care.

What you'll be doing

• Ensure that all new construction and defects are undertaken to the right standard and agreed specification, ensuring that the correct materials and workmanship is used, and that the product is of both high quality and value for money (VfM).

• Undertake site inspections to document key stages of the build and ensure relative statutory compliance with Building Regulation/ Building Warranty and contractual specification.

• Produce site inspection reports whilst ensuring high quality of work and VfM is provided highlighting any quality issues (including quality of work or materials) identified and take appropriate action.

• Represent the CHP Group at snagging, de-snagging, handover and end of defects inspection visits.

• Provide technical advice at the design stage including the review of contract specifications and proposed scheme drawings. Identify and recommend any changes to specifications, materials or products that may be needed to meet legislative requirements or to improve quality and/or longevity of the work being carried out.

What we are looking for

• Higher National Certificate (HNC) or equivalent Level 4 qualification in a construction related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable prior learning.

• Must hold full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a construction site environment.

• Knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Control and Building warranties

• A good understanding of the building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, construction methods and legal requirements.

Benefits

• The salary for this post will be £45,864 Per Annum.

• Learning and development opportunities

• Healthcare cash plan

• Robust employee reward and recognition programme

• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme

• CHParticipate volunteering programme

• Competitive pension scheme

• 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays, 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year and 1 wellbeing day per annum

• 37 hours per week - employees may be able to work flexibly by agreement with their line manager, taking account of business need. We operate a hybrid working policy at CHP.

Application Process Update

Please note that due to the holiday season, there may be delays in reviewing applications and progressing candidates through the hiring process. Our office will be closed from 24th December 2024 to 2nd January 2025, during which time we will not be able to respond to inquiries or process applications.

While we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, please be aware that some stages of the recruitment process may not take place until the new year.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to reviewing your application. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!

The Company

We’re a local housing association that’s passionate about tackling the housing shortage in the East of England. We provide warm, safe and affordable homes. But we don’t stop there. We offer a wide range of support and services to help our customers and their communities to thrive.

We want to be an organisation that cares about our customers and communities and is determined to make a difference. We'll be bold and open-minded in our pursuit of solutions to help people transform their lives.