Clerk of Works

Northwest London

£30 per hour inside IR35

6 months (possible extension)

Role Purpose

Panoramic Associates are working with a local authority in Northwest London that are looking for a Clerk of Works to join their Housing Asset Management Team and contribute to the Smarter Housing Plan, focussing on compliance and health & safety within the HRA Capital Investment Programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage contractors on-site, providing instructions and making critical decisions.
• Inspect building works ensuring compliance with contract documents.
• Maintain project continuity, covering for colleagues during absences.
• Prepare design, quotation, and tender documentation; manage projects to final account stage.
• Resolve customer complaints promptly.

Team Outputs

• Manage budgets for Decent Homes improvement and major repairs.
• Deliver minor works and maintain an up-to-date stock condition information system.
• Survey and inspect properties; develop Asset Management strategies and policies.
• Partner with contractors, stakeholders, and residents to improve services.
• Adhere to and deliver the Smarter Ambition Plan.

Additional Duties

• Provide direction to project support staff and colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with the Council's Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety Policies.
• Promote and participate in performance appraisal and development initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure information security.
• Communicate effectively with the public in accurate spoken English.

Requirements

• Commitment to equal opportunities and promoting diversity.
• Compliance with health & safety policies and positive culture promotion.
• Experience in contract administration, design works, and quantity surveying.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Does this role sound suitable for you, or someone you know? If so, please send an up-to-date CV to Sean Cloherty at Panoramic Associates so we can discuss further.