Job Introduction
Do you have an eye for detail? Do you possess experience of inspecting Cyclical works & kitchen and bathroom projects? If so, then join our team as a trusted Clerk of Works.
The NHG planned maintenance team are passionate about delivering the highest quality maintenance to our stock, putting value for money and a great resident experience at the heart of everything we do.
We’re looking for a high calibre Clerk of Works to join our planned maintenance team in London on a permanent basis to play an important role in delivering cyclical and K&Bs work
As a Clerk of Works you will be responsible for providing a professional service on a planned maintenance & Kitchen & Bathroom renewal program primarily on our Housing stock.
Your work will be crucial in supporting the delivery of planned maintenance work to customers in their homes. Working with the clients in our front-line housing teams, you’ll work with our Project Managers and Building Surveyors to provide professional inspections advice. Your quality inspections and monitoring of our planned programmes will help us make sure we’re getting works right first time.
You'll use your knowledge and experience to review technical and material specifications, inspect works on site to ensure they are consistent with contract requirements, attend site inspections at regular intervals, and inspect and report as to the suitability of works to be undertaken. Ensure that standards of work and the materials supplied by contractors are as specified in accordance with the contract information. Snag the works and agree complete allowing handover stage to commence. Assist with ad-hoc duties where required.
We are looking for an established Clerk of Works with experience of working on planned maintenance projects including kitchen and bathrooms. Ideally you will hold an accreditation from the Institute of Clerk of Works or similar.
Expect to be challenged. You’ll work in a changing environment, so we need a flexible thinker with the ability to solve the complex problems associated with a Quality Inspector role. As one of our technical experts, you’ll be trusted to make sound recommendations across a range of residential buildings which vary in style, design, and age.
You’ll be a confident communicator who is comfortable explaining recommendations to colleagues and residents verbally and in technical reports. You’ll collaborate within your team, with colleagues in our Housing, Leasehold & Care & Support teams and with external third parties – including contractors and cost consultants to ensure we deliver a high-quality service for our residents at the best value, so we can invest further in our portfolio.
Strong people skills are essential. As well as working with colleagues in different departments and external third parties, you’ll be interacting with residents as the face of NHG, when assessing issues and visiting their property.
A good knowledge of IT systems will be more important as we change and develop how we work in this digital age.
This role comes with responsibility, and you’ll thrive in this kind of environment. NHG is committed to your continual development and will support you with ongoing qualifications and professional development.
If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you.
Mandatory
·Clerking in both the construction and repairs and Maintenance arena. Core trade experience in the construction industry
Desirable
· Clerk of works institute member.
- Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)
- Generous pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply)
- Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations.
- Health cash plan
- Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more.
- Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Life Assurance x 4 annual salary
