Clerk of Works

Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week), 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday, agile working.

Do you have a strong technical background in construction? Are you passionate about ensuring the highest standards of quality across new build, improvement, and refurbishment projects? Can you confidently work on-site, problem-solve independently, and uphold health and safety compliance? If so, we want to hear from you.

Job Purpose:

As a Clerk of Works at Queens Cross Housing Association, you will be responsible for delivering quality inspection services across our Development and Investment programmes. Working closely with contractors, consultants, and internal teams, you’ll ensure that projects are delivered in line with design specifications, building regulations, and the Association’s high standards. From overseeing on-site progress to managing post-completion defect inspections, your attention to detail and technical expertise will help us maintain safe, high-quality homes for our customers.

You don’t need to have worked in social housing before—but we’re looking for someone with the right knowledge, experience, and a strong customer focus.

You will:

Deliver on-site inspections for new build and refurbishment projects
Monitor project progress and ensure compliance with design and specification standards
Support the handover process and manage defects throughout the liability period
Provide technical advice to internal teams, including maintenance staff
Participate in design meetings and contribute to achieving contract objectives
Uphold health and safety policies and promote sustainability

Essential criteria:

Experience in a supervisory role within the construction industry, ideally housing
Educated to HNC level in Construction Management or a related field
Membership of the Institute of Clerks of Works (or working towards)
Sound knowledge of Building Regulations and Health & Safety legislation
Ability to work independently across multiple sites and make informed decisions

For further information on the role, the full job description/person specification is available to download from our website.

We will:

Provide a generous pay and reward package, including 40 days leave per year, 7% or 4% employer pension contribution, agile working options, green initiatives, family friendly policies, health & wellbeing commitment and much more. Read all about our benefits and commitments here.

How to apply:

Download an application and return it via the email detailed on the form by the relevant closing date. Alternatively, you can complete our online application form by the closing date specified.

Please note - CV will not be accepted.

Further information about our recruitment process can be found in our recruitment guidance note.

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please email Recruitment@qcha.org.uk.

Closing Date: Wednesday 27th August 2025.

Shortlisting is expected to take place on Friday 5th September 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 15th September 2025.