Clerk of Works

Location: Orchard House

Permanent - Full time 

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council.

We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the city.

Are you ready to play a key role in supporting the effective delivery and administration of all programmed works in one of London’s most ambitious and diverse boroughs?

Redbridge Council is looking to recruit a Clerk of Works who will ensure that all programmes are completed to a high quality, in line with agreed specifications, Health & Safety and to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.

About the Role:

As Clerk of Works, you will support the Project Manager and be responsible for providing comprehensive support across all areas of programme delivery, liaising with tenants, leaseholders, contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Overview of the role:

• Act as the main point of contact for tenants, build strong relationships with contractors and internal teams, and attend meetings to discuss progress of works.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all capital projects in line with council policies.
• Attend pre contract and monthly progress meetings and offer expert input on delivery of the programme.
• Assist in ensuring all the projects meet the relevant health and safety regulations including CDM.

• Monitor compliance with contract documentation, drawings and specifications on site bringing any failure to comply with these or relevant standards (including British Standards and Building Regulations) to the attention of the Project Manager.
• Ensure that all requests for variations are brought to the attention of the Project Manager for authorisation. Pass all financial information relating to variations to the Project Manager in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all site activities are carried out in compliance with current Health and Safety legislation.
• Carry out final snagging of all properties prior to hand over ensuring compliance with contract requirements and quality and that all statutory tests and certificates have been obtained and are recorded on file. Provide information in agreed electronic format.
• To provide support on all aspects of programme delivery, escalating any areas of potential risk.
• Support the Programme Service Manager in their role as the council’s advisory lead, providing advice and expertise.
• Provide support and liaison with internal staff in the operation of the defect’s procedure including liaison with contractors and tenants/leaseholders.
• Advise the Asset Team on issues of design, specification and layout to ensure the compliance with regulations in line with life cycle costings and Asset Management strategy.
• Attending meetings with contractors and consultants regarding progress and on-site management.
• Assist with all aspects contract management for the range of serving and maintenance contracts supporting the work of the Programme team.
• Identify defects, non-conformances and quality risks
• This is a Site and Office Based Role where you will be responsible for carry out inspections.

About You

• Relevant building qualification e.g. RICS, CIOB, HNC Building / Building Services.
• Awareness of housing issues in terms of good practice and legislation. Familiarity with housing legislation, including the Housing Act and Landlord and Tenant Act and Decent Homes Standard
• Good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation relating to construction.
• Experience of undertaking overseeing and inspecting programmed works in Social Housing including but not limited to Kitchen & Bathroom Upgrades, FRA Works, Fire Door Programmes, Internal and External Refurbishment projects.
• Experience of consultation with a range of customers including Section 20 consultation with leaseholders.
• Proven ability to work methodically, follow agreed procedures and accurately record data and information.
• Strong building construction knowledge
• Understanding of fire safety and compartmentation as well as other building works.
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act.
• Understanding PAS2030/PAS2035 and Decarbonisation/Retrofit.
  
  

If you're a team player and you really care, then Redbridge is the right place for you. We are passionate about putting our staff, our people at the heart of the council, looking after people, making sure that they are happy in their work and an environment to thrive.

Job description & Person specification

To apply for this post please complete the online application form and attach your CV and a Covering Letter addressing how you meet the criteria for the role as stated in the person specification.

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.