We’re a local housing association that’s passionate about tackling the housing shortage in the East of England. We provide warm, safe and affordable homes. But we don’t stop there. We offer a wide range of support and services to help our customers and their communities to thrive. We want to be an organisation that cares about our customers and communities and is determined to make a difference. We’ll be bold and open-minded in our pursuit of solutions to help people transform their lives.

What you’ll be doing

We are looking for a Clerk of Works to join our New Homes Team, in which you will provide the CHP group with effective quality control, technical advice and ensure compliance with all construction related matters, whilst supporting excellent customer care.

1. • Ensure that all new construction and defects are undertaken to the right standard and agreed specification, ensuring that the correct materials and workmanship is used, and that the product is of both high quality and value for money (VfM).
   • Undertake site inspections to document key stages of the build and ensure relative statutory compliance with Building Regulation/ Building Warranty and contractual specification.
   • Produce site inspection reports whilst ensuring high quality of work and VfM is provided highlighting any quality issues (including quality of work or materials) identified and take appropriate action.
   • Represent the CHP Group at snagging, de-snagging, handover and end of defects inspection visits.
   • Provide technical advice at the design stage including the review of contract specifications and proposed scheme drawings. Identify and recommend any changes to specifications, materials or products that may be needed to meet legislative requirements or to improve quality and/or longevity of the work being carried out.

What we’re looking for

Essential Skills: 5

1. • Higher National Certificate (HNC) or equivalent Level 4 qualification in a construction related discipline, or equivalent demonstrable prior learning.
   • Must hold full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
   • A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a construction site environment.
   • Knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Control and Building warranties.
   • A good understanding of the building industry, including knowledge of materials, trades, construction methods and legal requirements.

Committed to equality of opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applications for job share and part-time working will be considered on a business needs basis.

Wellbeing is a priority for us, and we aim to help our employees achieve a successful work/life balance and have adopted an agile working style. We host a range of learning activities to develop our people, support their career aspirations and professional qualifications. We encourage employee participation on all levels and we’re always open to new ideas or ways of working.