Clerk of Works

Job Title: Clerk of Works Location: Ashford, Kent Salary: £33,951 to £37,638 pa depending on skills and experience, Plus lease car subsidy or cash alternative of £2,080 pa Job Type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours: 37 Hours Per Week Closing Date: 16th June 2025 We are seeking a Clerk of Works to join our team to play a vital role in ensuring residents have safe and well-maintained homes. Primarily you will be responsible for providing on-site technical support to contractors and producing progress reports for the Council\’s contracts team. This role requires close collaboration with contractors, colleagues, and external stakeholders to maintain compliance with relevant housing policies and procedures. You will be responsible for inspecting works against specifications, ensuring quality standards are met, and monitoring defects along with: * Inspections of new builds and refurbishment projects, including energy efficiency and decarbonisation programmes. * Providing reports on progress, compliance, and site conditions. * Conducting health and safety inspections in accordance with Construction Design Management regulations. * Assisting in contractual administration tasks and monitoring project valuations. * Attending project meetings, taking minutes, and distributing information. * Advising teams on building specifications, repairs, and compliance matters. About you: To be competent in this role it is essential that you have an ONC/HNC in Construction or equivalent, or substantial multi-trade supervisory experience, along with having: * Strong ability to diagnose building-related defects across multiple trade disciplines. * Experience in building maintenance, contract supervision, and dealing with contractors. * Knowledge of construction technology, materials, and legal frameworks. * Excellent communication and report-writing skills. It would be advantageous if you already have Membership in the Institute of Clerk of Works, a familiarity with asset database systems and contract management and/or previous local authority or housing association experience. You will be required to travel around the borough so you will need to have a full UK driving license and the ability to work at height using ladders/scaffolding. Benefits: Hybrid Working – We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package – We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development. Additional Information: We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community. With devolution news and talks evolving across the country for local authorities, we understand that there may be some uncertainty for those currently serving within the sector. Although Kent and Medway have not been included in the Devolution Priority Programme, discussions continue in this area. Kent, Medway and all District and Borough Councils in the South East will continue to work closely with each other to deliver vital services to our communities. This is an exciting, but stable time to join our organisation. Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide. To find out further information about the role and to view the full job description, please visit the council\’s website. Please click the APPLY button and you will be redirected to the council\’s website to complete your application. Candidates With the Relevant Experience or Job Titles Of; Building Site Manager, Works Inspector, Site Manager, Site Inspector, Construction Site Manager, Inspector, Construction, Clerk of Works, Building Controller, Site Management may also be considered for this role