Jobs in Datchworth

Clerk of Works
37 Hours per week
Salary: £41,771 to £45,091 plus £3,178 Market Forces Supplement pro rata for hours worked
Permanent
Stevenage
About the Role
• To be the lead officer for quality assurance carrying out a range of pre, post and work in progress inspections, providing feedback to the Project Manager
• To manage a portfolio of minor works
• To provide regular updates and reports to the Project Manager
• Act as the first point of contact in resolving complaints received from residents, their representatives, members of the public, Councillors, MP, Housing Ombudsman etc.
• Deputise for their line manager when he/she is unavailable.
• Attend team meetings and briefings and any relevant training courses.
About You
The successful candidates will have:
• Building construction knowledge.
• Knowledge of the CDM regulations.
• Knowledge of building and planning regulations.
• Experience working in a similar role within a building construction or refurbishment environment.
• A working knowledge of health and safety legislation and bring any shortfalls observed to the attention of the person(s) concerned, as well as the Project Manager.
• An attention to detail and a focus on quality outputs.
• Ability to manage conflict.
• Experience of using SOR’s, Quotes and Tenders.
• Experience of using IT systems.
• A flexible approach and ability to work across teams as business needs change.
Our Benefits
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependents
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
Please note: It is essential that you continue your application on our ATS system, otherwise the hiring manager will not be able to see your CV when shortlisting.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 12 June 2026