Clerk of Works, Stevenage

Clerk of Works
37 Hours per week
Salary:  £41,771 to £45,091 plus £3,178 Market Forces Supplement pro rata for hours worked
Permanent
Stevenage

About the Role

• To be the lead officer for quality assurance carrying out a range of pre, post and work in progress inspections, providing feedback to the Project Manager

• To manage a portfolio of minor works

• To provide regular updates and reports to the Project Manager

• Act as the first point of contact in resolving complaints received from residents, their representatives, members of the public, Councillors, MP, Housing Ombudsman etc.

• Deputise for their line manager when he/she is unavailable.

• Attend team meetings and briefings and any relevant training courses.

About You

The successful candidates will have:

• Building construction knowledge.

• Knowledge of the CDM regulations.

• Knowledge of building and planning regulations.

• Experience working in a similar role within a building construction or refurbishment environment.

• A working knowledge of health and safety legislation and bring any shortfalls observed to the attention of the person(s) concerned, as well as the Project Manager.

• An attention to detail and a focus on quality outputs.

• Ability to manage conflict.

• Experience of using SOR’s, Quotes and Tenders.

• Experience of using IT systems.

• A flexible approach and ability to work across teams as business needs change.

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 dependents

• 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.

Please note:  It is essential that you continue your application on our ATS system, otherwise the hiring manager will not be able to see your CV when shortlisting. 

Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 June 2026