Clerk of Works - Planned Major Projects

Clerk of Works – Planned Major Projects

Are you an experienced construction professional who takes pride in getting things right first time? We’re looking for a proactive, detail‑driven Clerk of Works to join our Planned Major Projects team, someone who is confident on site, calm under pressure, and passionate about delivering safe, high‑quality homes for our residents.

In this role, you’ll be our eyes and ears on site, making sure contractors deliver exactly what’s been promised, to the right standard, in line with regulations and with our residents in mind.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll play a key role in ensuring our major works are delivered safely, compliantly and to an exceptional standard. Day‑to‑day, you’ll:

• Undertake regular site inspections across London and the Home Counties, reviewing progress, workmanship and compliance with CDM Regulations.
• Identify defects early and work with Project Managers and contractors to ensure issues are resolved quickly and properly.
• Maintain accurate site reports, photographic evidence, and clear documentation to support quality assurance.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants and internal teams – using diplomacy and sound judgement to challenge when needed.
• Be consideration of our residents and support Project Managers by providing timely site reports to help ensure a smooth customer experience.
• You’ll also feedback learning to improve design, procurement and future schemes – helping us continuously improve the way we work.

Who we’re looking for

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re a technically competent, confident and collaborative construction professional with:

• Detailed knowledge of construction methods, drawings, specifications and building regulations.
• Strong experience inspecting works, spotting defects and advising on solutions.
• Excellent communication skills – able to explain technical issues clearly to non‑technical colleagues and contractors.
• Diplomacy, professionalism and the ability to remain calm, balanced and fair when challenges arise.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple sites, deadlines and records with accuracy.
• A commitment to resident‑centred working, safety and delivering quality every time.

A construction qualification (ICWCI, degree or similar) is desirable, but we’ll also consider individuals with equivalent experience built through hands‑on work.

Working Arrangements

You will have office-based days at WBR every Monday, and the team also meets there once a month on a Thursday. Outside of these times, you will be expected to organise your schedule to ensure you visit each site at least once a week, produce regular reports, contribute to KPI reviews with the Project Managers, and attend monthly progress meetings whenever possible.

Why join us?

We’re committed to delivering Simple, Safe and Smart services, with our values, Be kind, Do the right thing, Love new ideas, Celebrate diversity, Keep our promises, and Pull together, at the heart of everything we do. If you share these values and are motivated by delivering safe, high‑quality, value‑for‑money projects that make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. We foster a genuine work–life balance within a supportive environment, and the successful candidate will be joining a team of high‑performing, talented individuals.

What to expect from our recruitment process

We’re committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment process.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an MS Teams interview on either 17 or 20 March between 930AM to 1PM.

Please read before you apply

• This role is open to applicants who already have the right to work in the UK.
• This advert may close early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please apply by submitting an anonymised CV along with a personal statement that clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria for the Clerk of Works – Planned Major Projects role. This is your opportunity to show how you live our values in the way you work.

If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Talent Specialist Julie-Ann.O'Malley@peabody.org.uk