Clerk of Works

Clerk of Works\n37 Hours per week\nSalary: £41,771 to £45,091 plus £3,178 Market Forces Supplement pro rata for hours worked\nPermanent\nStevenage\nAbout the Role\n• To be the lead officer for quality assurance carrying out a range of pre, post and work in progress inspections, providing feedback to the Project Manager\n• To manage a portfolio of minor works\n• To provide regular updates and reports to the Project Manager\n• Act as the first point of contact in resolving complaints received from residents, their representatives, members of the public, Councillors, MP, Housing Ombudsman etc.\n• Deputise for their line manager when he/she is unavailable.\n• Attend team meetings and briefings and any relevant training courses.\nAbout You\nThe successful candidates will have:\n• Building construction knowledge.\n• Knowledge of the CDM regulations.\n• Knowledge of building and planning regulations.\n• Experience working in a similar role within a building construction or refurbishment environment.\n• A working knowledge of health and safety legislation and bring any shortfalls observed to the attention of the person(s) concerned, as well as the Project Manager.\n• An attention to detail and a focus on quality outputs.\n• Ability to manage conflict.\n• Experience of using SOR’s, Quotes and Tenders.\n• Experience of using IT systems.\n• A flexible approach and ability to work across teams as business needs change.\nOur Benefits\n• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependents\n• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.\n• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.\n• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.\n• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)\n• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities\n• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues\n• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport\n• Cycle to Work scheme\n• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.\n• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)\n• Discounted Health and Fitness membership\n• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.\nPlease note: It is essential that you continue your application on our ATS system, otherwise the hiring manager will not be able to see your CV when shortlisting.\nClosing date for receipt of applications: 12 June 2026