Clerk Of Works

Clerk of Works – Housing Association

Location:

Cardiff / Greater Cardiff Area
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000
Benefits:
Generous Annual Leave, Excellent Pension Scheme
Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced construction professional to join a well-established housing association in South Wales as a Clerk of Works.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or existing Clerk of Works looking to move into a client-side position with an organisation offering excellent job security, benefits and long-term career prospects.

Working directly for the housing association, you’ll play a key role in overseeing the quality of construction, refurbishment and maintenance works delivered by external contractors across its housing portfolio.

The position offers a varied workload covering new-build social housing, planned maintenance, refurbishment, void properties and improvement programmes throughout the Greater Cardiff area.

Rather than managing the day-to-day running of construction sites, you’ll be representing the client, ensuring contractors deliver works to the required standards, specifications and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

* Undertake regular site inspections across new-build, refurbishment and maintenance projects.

* Monitor the quality of workmanship delivered by external contractors.

* Ensure construction works comply with drawings, specifications, building regulations and contractual requirements.

* Identify defects, poor workmanship and non-compliant works.

* Monitor contractor performance and report on progress, quality and outstanding issues.

* Undertake snagging inspections and oversee the resolution of defects.

* Inspect completed void refurbishment and planned maintenance works.

* Liaise with contractors, site managers, project managers and internal housing teams.

* Maintain accurate inspection records, photographic reports and progress updates.

* Support the successful handover of completed properties.

* Ensure works are completed to a high standard, delivering value for money and quality homes for residents.

About You

We’re particularly interested in speaking with experienced Site Managers looking to make the move into a client-side role.

You don’t necessarily need previous Clerk of Works experience, provided you have a strong technical construction background and a good understanding of residential construction.

Ideally, you’ll have:

* Experience working as a Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager, Clerk of Works or similar construction professional.

* A strong background in residential construction, social housing, refurbishment or maintenance.

* Excellent knowledge of construction methods, materials and workmanship standards.

* The ability to identify defects and challenge contractors professionally.

* A good understanding of building regulations and construction health and safety.

* Strong communication and organisational skills.

* A practical, hands-on approach and excellent attention to detail.

* A full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer?

 * £40,000 – £45,000 salary

* Generous annual leave entitlement

* Excellent pension scheme

* Permanent, secure employment with an established housing association.

* Opportunity to move away from traditional main contracting into a client-side position.

* Varied workload across new-build housing, refurbishment and maintenance.

* Excellent long-term career prospects within a respected organisation.

Why Consider This Role?

For an experienced Site Manager who enjoys the technical and quality aspects of construction but is looking for a change from traditional site management, this could be an ideal next step.

You’ll have the opportunity to use your construction knowledge in a client-side capacity, working across multiple projects and helping deliver high-quality homes throughout South Wales.

To apply or discuss the opportunity confidentially, please contact Foresight Search