Clerk of Works in Wakefield

About the role

As the Clerk of Works your manager will be our Development Manager. You will work 37 hours a week on a permanent basis, working flexibly in the Vico Homes operating area based at our Head Office in Castleford.

As the Clerk of Works you will support the delivery of Vico Homes' ambitious multi-million-pound housing development programme of 1000+ homes per annum, ensuring that new build and regeneration projects are completed to the highest quality and safety standards. This includes overseeing compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and internal procedures.

You will work closely with various Development service team members - New Business, Delivery, Sales and Aftercare to provide effective end-to-end project management, with a strong focus on delivering positive outcomes for our customers and communities.

It is an exciting time to be joining us and here are some of the initiatives that you will be involved in:

• Quality control of S106 schemes throughout the Yorkshire and Humberside region


• Defects inspections on a range of development schemes


• Arranging site visits with Project Manager's reporting on progress

What you'll do

• Inspect construction works to ensure quality, safety and compliance with contracts, regulations and specifications


• Monitor site performance and progress, reporting on risks, quality issues and adherence to project timelines and budgets


• Contribute to design and specification development, ensuring new homes are robust, maintainable and meet customer expectations


• Lead and document snagging inspections, ensuring timely resolution of defects before and after handover


• Collaborate closely with contractors, consultants and internal teams to support high‑quality, efficient project delivery

What we're looking for

• NVQ Level 5 in Construction Management and membership of ICWCI (or willingness to work towards achieving membership), with significant experience in a similar role


• Strong knowledge of new build construction, development, acquisition and sales as well as new build products and programmes


• Strong communicator with proven ability to produce clear reports, engage both internal and external stakeholders, build effective relationships and deliver customer‑focused services whilst proactively planning and mitigating risks


• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle and flexibility to travel and work outside normal office hours when required

For more details on what we're looking for in this role, please see the Job Description below.

For more information or an informal chat about the role or working for Vico Homes, please contact Sue Spencer, Development Manager on 07813 586719.

Vico Homes is accredited by Investors in People, which means we recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable asset. As an employer we can offer you a great set of benefits which includes:

• 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years' service) and statutory bank holidays;


• an extra day off on your birthday;


• employer pension contribution;


• happy to talk flexible working, including options for reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns;


• a wide range of personal development opportunities;


• a fantastic health and wellbeing package;


• access to Vico Homes Rewards for a fantastic range of lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, home electronics and our car benefit scheme;


• one day to take part in our Volunteering Scheme; and


• "cycle to work" scheme and discounted shopping platform.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

What happens next?

• You'll receive an automatic reply to let you know we've received your application.


• We'll then score all the applications against the person specification and contact you to let you know if we're inviting you to interview.

If you have any questions, please contact our Recruitment Team on the email address above.