Clerk of Works

Grade 8 (£48,597 - £52,611)

Closing Date     27 August 2025
Reference         QCH596
Department      Property and Placemaking

Clerk of Works

Permanent, 35 hours per week, agile working (9:00 - 5:00pm Monday to Friday)

Do you have a strong technical background in construction? Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of quality across new build, improvement, and refurbishment projects? Can you confidently work on-site, problem-solve independently, and uphold health and safety compliance? If so, we want to hear from you.

Job Purpose:

As a Clerk of Works at Queens Cross Housing Association, you will be responsible for delivering quality inspection services across our Development and Investment programmes. Working closely with contractors, consultants, and internal teams, you’ll ensure that projects are delivered in line with design specifications, building regulations, and the Association’s high standards. From overseeing on-site progress to managing post-completion defect inspections, your attention to detail and technical expertise will help us maintain safe, high-quality homes for our customers.

You don’t need to have worked in social housing before—but we’re looking for someone with the right knowledge, experience, and a strong customer focus.

You will:

• Deliver on-site inspections for new build and refurbishment projects
• Monitor project progress and ensure compliance with design and specification standards
• Support the handover process and manage defects throughout the liability period
• Provide technical advice to internal teams, including maintenance staff
• Participate in design meetings and contribute to achieving contract objectives
• Uphold health and safety policies and promote sustainability

Essential criteria:

• Experience in a supervisory role within the construction industry, ideally housing
• Educated to HNC level in Construction Management or a related field
• Membership of the Institute of Clerks of Works (or working towards)
• Sound knowledge of Building Regulations and Health & Safety legislation
• Ability to work independently across multiple sites and make informed decision

Please find the full job description/ person specification attached below for further information on the role. 

We will:

Provide a generous pay and reward package, including 40 days leave per year, 7% or 4% employer pension contribution, agile working options, green initiatives, family friendly policies, health & wellbeing commitment and much more.  Read all about our benefits and commitments here.

How to apply:

Download an application and return it via the email detailed on the form by the relevant closing date.  Alternatively, you can complete our online application form by the closing date specified.

CVs will not be accepted. 

Further information about our recruitment process can be found in our recruitment guidance note.

Shortlisting expected to take place 5th September 2025 

Interviews are expected to take place 15th September 2025

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please email Recruitment@qcha.org.uk