Clerk of Works

Leicestershire - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 54785 - 60872

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Clerk of Works (Development)

Location: Home-based (Designated Office: Memorial House Coalville Leicestershire). You will be required to attend the Head Office a minimum of two days per month.

Hours: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9:00am 5:00pm (with one-hour lunch break)

Salary:per annum (Development RFJ9)

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and professional Clerk of Works to join our Development Team during an exciting period of growth. This key role supports the successful delivery of high-quality new homes ensuring that our developments meet the highest standards of workmanship compliance and customer experience.

As Clerk of Works you will lead on-site quality assurance across live development projects ensuring construction works are delivered in accordance with contract documentation building regulations and recognised industry standards. You will play a vital role in identifying defects early promoting best practice and supporting project teams to achieve right-first-time outcomes.

You will work collaboratively with site and project teams while maintaining professional independence acting as a visible ambassador for the organisation and championing quality safety and excellence on site.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead on quality inspections across new-build developments ensuring full compliance with drawings specifications contracts and regulatory requirements.

- Identify report and support the resolution of defects non-compliance or workmanship issues in a timely and constructive manner.

- Maintain accurate and detailed site records including inspection reports and photographic evidence.

- Carry out thorough pre-handover end-of-defects and aftercare inspections ensuring all issues are closed out prior to retention release.

- Build effective working relationships with contractors consultants and internal colleagues to promote quality consistency and best practice.

- Promote health and safety compliance on site escalating concerns where necessary.

- Provide technical advice and quality input to the wider Development Team.

About You

You will be an experienced Clerk of Works or site inspection professional with a strong background in new-build housing. You will combine excellent technical knowledge with a collaborative team-focused approach and the confidence to challenge standards appropriately.

Essential requirements include:

Minimum three years experience as a Clerk of Works or in a similar site inspection role within housing primarily new build.
At least five years experience within the construction or building industry.
LICWCI membership or registration for a qualification at this level with a recognised professional institute.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Demonstrable ability to build strong collaborative working relationships with site teams project teams contractors and consultants.
A team-focused approach working proactively and cooperatively to support shared project outcomes while constructively challenging standards where required.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload priorities and deadlines effectively.
Willingness to travel between sites across the East Midlands.
Good digital and ICT skills.

About Us

emh group is one of the largest providers of affordable homes and support services in the East Midlands. We are proud of our role in delivering high-quality homes and supporting sustainable communities.

What We Offer

Competitive salary
Contributory pension scheme
Health cash plan (BHSF)
39 days annual leave (including statutory days) increasing to 44 days with length ofservice
Flexible working arrangements
A wide range of training and development opportunities (we are an Investors in People accredited organisation)

For further information about the role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

How to apply

Please send an up- to-date CV with a covering letter of no more than 3 sides of A4 detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification. (Please note your covering letter and CV will need to be on the same document).

Please note: We reserve the right to close these vacancies prior to the application deadline once a sufficient number of applications have been received so recommend early application.

We ask all candidates to evidencetheir right to work status during the recruitment process. Please click here for a list of Sponsor Licence holders in the UK and information on the types of roles that are eligible for sponsorship.

About us

emhis one of the largest providers of affordable homes and care & support services in the East Midlands.

We have more than 20000 properties in more than 40 local authority areas across the region and we provide care and support to hundreds more customers.

Our group includes:

emh Homes: providing affordable homes for rent and ownership across the region
emh Care & Support:providing care and support services to a wide range of customers from people with disabilities to victims of domestic abuse
Midlands Rural Housing: a specialist rural housing services and expertise
emh Sharpes:Landscaping & Gardening

Working with us

We employ a wide range of people with a diverse range of skills. What could you bring to our team Watch our brief video below to get a flavour of what it is like to work for us.

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Clerk of Works (Development)Location: Home-based (Designated Office: Memorial House Coalville Leicestershire). You will be required to attend the Head Office a minimum of two days per month.Hours: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9:00am 5:00pm (with one-hour lunch break)Salary:per annum (Developm...