Clerk Of Works

JOB TITLE Clerk of Works
POST NUMBERS 009379 and 009376
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £41,349 to £44,566 pa (includes a market forces supplement of £2,163) pa – pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
LOCATION Stevenage / Hybrid
ABOUT THE ROLE
Do you enjoy being based on site, working with main contractors and end users? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join the busy Housing Asset Management’s, Major Works Delivery Team in one of the two Clerks of Works posts we currently have available.
Our Clerk of Works are a crucial part of the delivery team, by managing the relationship between our contractors and the Council’s residents on site. They ensure that the day-to-day delivery of work to the Council’s properties takes place by monitoring progress on site and making sure that construction work is carried out to agreed quality standards, specification and schedule, and that health and safety procedures are being followed and in turn help to keep projects on time and on budget.
Our Clerk of Works are also pivotal in ensuring that comments and complaints from our contractors and residents are dealt with as sensitively and efficiently as possible.
You will be required to produce clear site reports with supporting information on a regular basis. You will also be required to work with, and review data and information provided by our partner contractors and consultants. You will be the Project Managers’ eyes and ears on site and as such, required to ensure the council’s interests are protected during a project and provide technical advice as well as find solutions for obstacles to the delivery of your project.
The Major Works Delivery Team are currently managing a range of projects including;
Decent Homes works to all flats and houses
Internals works include - new kitchens; bathrooms; rewires; new boilers; heating systems.
External works include - window and door refurbishment and renewals; external wall insulation; internal insulation to new and existing roofs; replacing fences.
Major refurbishment works to flat blocks
Internal communal area works include - rewires; lighting; decorations; new doors; health and safety works
External works include - new roofs; cladding; insulation; windows and doors; door entry systems; lighting; redecorations; fencing; bin stores
ABOUT YOU
This role requires someone with good building technical knowledge and the ability to work through problems. You should be a confident individual who is engaging, diplomatic and have the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with contractors, residents, and other stakeholders.
The successful candidate will have:

• A broad knowledge of the construction industry covering materials, trades, building methods, and legal requirements
• Excellent observational skills and the ability to pay attention to detail
• The ability to carry out pre and post works inspections
• The ability to identify and monitor potential risks within projects
• The ability to deliver projects on time and on budget
• Good organisational skills
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills
• Good written communication skills, for completing paperwork and compiling reports
• The ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff at all levels

OUR BENEFITS

• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.

HOW TO APPLY
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Sophie Gardiner
Job Title Project Manager
Phone Number 01438 242656
Email sophie.gardiner@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: 31 March 2024
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All.