Clerk of Works

Job title:

Clerk of Works

Company

Estuary Housing Association

Job description

Estuary Housing are currently seeking a Clerk of Works who will be responsible for conducting workmanship, quality, and safety of work inspections of new build, regeneration, and other major works projects, within Estuary’s core business areas within Essex and east London.As a Clerk of Works, you will accurately report your inspection findings, and report back to senior managers and clients.As part of the role, you will advise on, and oversee aspects of Health & Safety, as well as keeping a log of any unexpected delays or events which may impact on progress, for instance, supply chain issues with materials or a disruptive spell of adverse weather which halts works.You will ensure that schemes are efficiently and effectively managed in accordance with EHA’s policies and procedures and HE/GLA guidance to satisfy grant requirements and that the quality of the build is maintained.Your main responsibilities will include:Ensure the success of development projects, support and contribute to the delivery of quality homes by providing a high quality and professional service, assessing building work undertaken by Estuary’s contractors, identifying good and inappropriate practices, compiling reports and recommendations on contractor delivery methods.Lead on new build, regeneration, and other major works projects to ensure that Estuary’s aims are achieved to time and budget.Work in collaboration with colleagues and agent/contractor representatives to drive zero defects and ensure maximum satisfaction for residents in new and existing homes.Consult with repair and stock condition surveyors to identify links between high defect products/materials across Built Environment delivery and feed this back into the development process.Maintain a critical but constructive relationship with EAs, constructors and contractor’s supervisory staff. Build relationships with Building Control and other agencies.To be successful in this role you must have:Knowledge and experience of new build, regeneration, and planned/major works housing construction.Technical training or qualification in building construction. HNC or equivalent.Knowledge of property condition surveys, analysing the survey data and preparing reports.Knowledge relevant and current codes of practice, building regulations, health and safety legislations, standards, and materials.ICWCI membership (Desirable).A driving license with access to your own vehicle.Evidence of CPD.Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to climb ladders and scaffolding, and to access confined spaces.If you think you have the skills and experience to make a big difference and impact in how Estuary takes services forward, we would love to hear from you!Please apply as soon as possible as you may be contacted sooner for an interview so if you have the attitude and skills needed to excel in this role, apply today!Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work from the office when required for business needs, therefore must live at a commutable distance (office working will also include face to face meetings).Rewards & BenefitsWe offer a range of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, Cyclescheme and season ticket loans. Further to this you can expect generous holiday and paid leave allowances, tailored induction programme and fantastic ongoing training and development opportunities.Values-Based RecruitmentEstuary has a value-based recruitment policy which means our selection process is aligned with our core values of Respect, One Estuary, Accountable and Responsible.Safeguarding & RecruitmentEstuary is committed to safeguarding and practices safer recruitment standards and expects all staff to share the commitment to safeguarding children and people with care and support needs.The successful applicants will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Please note that at this time, we’re unable to accept applications from candidates who require visa/work permit sponsorship. We appreciate your understanding and we welcome applications from all candidates who are eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.Estuary is InclusiveAt Estuary, we’re committed to embedding equality and diversity at the heart of our work. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, where individual differences are respected, where staff, people who use services, as well as their families and carers, are treated with dignity and on the basis of their merits, abilities and needs, and where everyone has a fair opportunity to fulfil their potential without suffering discrimination or disadvantage.We always strive to recruit the person most suited to the job, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.Anonymous ShortlistingTo further support our aim to be an inclusive employer, we use specific software to remove all person-identifiable information from CVs, including name and dates of employment/education, also date of birth, age and gender where a candidate has included these details in their CV. Your personal details will only be made available to hiring managers if you are selected for interview.Estuary is Disability ConfidentWe’re also a certified Disability Confident Employer, which means we are committed to employing people with disabilities, and that we will:

• Actively seek to attract and recruit people with disabilities
• Provide a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process
• Offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy
• Be flexible with our assessment process to ensure applicants with disabilities have the best opportunity to demonstrate their ability to do the job
• Make reasonable adjustments to support people with disabilities as needed.

AccessibilityIf you are unable to use the online process to apply, please call us on 0300 3045000 to request an application pack in an alternative format.Estuary is a Housing Association with a strong and clear regional commitment within Essex. We work very successfully within every district in Essex, the three outer East London Boroughs and in the Suffolk Coastal District.We currently own and manage over 4600 properties. We are always looking at ways to increase the number of homes we can offer and believe it is important to build communities, not just homes.We are committed to the provision of good-quality housing, care and support services to meet local needs and to contribute to the development of sustainable communities. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, their views are important to us in helping shaping future services.We employ just over 300 people, two thirds of whom work providing care and support to people with learning disabilities. We also have an army of dedicated people behind the scenes providing a variety of services including rent collection, gardening, estate management and working on projects to build new houses.PLACEHOLDER

Expected salary

£48945 per year

Location

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Job date

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 04:30:53 GMT

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