Clerk of Works

FTC 12 months £46k - Hybrid

Sevenoaks, Kent

About the role

We are seeking a Clerk of Works to help ensure our property teams' works are handed over on time, to the right quality and free of defects.

You will be a key member of the property team; supporting the Senior Contract Manager, sorting the day-to-day issues that arise, carrying out pre- and post-inspections, calling and dealing with tenants and contractors, raising works orders on the system, and generally supporting the cyclical repairs and decorations contract.

You'll need to be good at creating positive relationships both internally and externally as you will be an important link between the team, the contractor, and the rest of the business.

You'll need to be highly organised with great technical knowledge and ability to deal with contractors effectively using excellent customers service skills.
You'll also need to have good IT skills and able to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all work is delivered on time, to budget and to specified quality standards.


• Monitor our contractors to ensure they meet the required quality and safety standards.


• To provide a high level of customer service to all residents, colleagues and contractors.


• Provide technical support, advice on specifications and standards to be achieved.


• Ensures sites are regularly inspected to check workmanship and standards of construction comply with quality controls and are compliant with the agreed materials, contract conditions, current legislation and are defect free.


• Co-operate with contractors safe working practices and report any breaches of health and safety regulations.


• Undertake any other duties to meet the requirements of the role.

Desirable

• Experience of the Housing sector


• Construction related qualifications


• Experience as a tradesperson and/or Clerk of Works


• Experience of working in a maintenance or planned works environment.


• Knowledge of procurement law and different forms of contract.


• Knowledge of contract management

Benefits

• We offer a great package - generous pension and life cover, health cash plan, flexible leave package which includes an additional three days leave for our Christmas closure, paid time off to volunteer and an annual grant to support your wellbeing.
  Please see our website for more details about our benefits package.

If interested in the role, please contact me at moeez.muhammed@servicecare.org.uk