Assistant Clerk of Works
The Assistant Clerk of Works will assist the Clerk of Works with their monitoring duties on allocated schemes, undertaking regular site visits and recording and reporting on issues. You will manage small scale schemes with the assistance of the GPHG development team and the Clerk of Works. You will help manage relationships on construction sites, monitoring and advising on programme and completion dates. You will assist the Clerks of Works to ensure that the contract documents and drawings are translated into buildings which meet the standards agreed by the Association and its consultants.
Key contacts
* GPHG Clerks of Works team
* Development Team members
* Asset Management Team
* Main consultants
* Contractors/sub contractors
* LA Building Inspectors
* NHBC/LABC etc
* H&S Executive
* Great Places Residents
What you’ll be doing
Pre Contract
* Carry out research required into specifications, products and changing regulations and standards.
* Assist the Clerk of Works in monitoring and ensuring quality of construction.
* Where required study contract drawings and documentation inc Health and Safety plans
* Maintain lines of communication with in-house team and key consultants
* Carry out research and advise the Clerk of Works on building components/materials/buildability
On site
* Depending on workload demands assist the Clerks in carrying out snag inspection lists prior to handover
* Regular site meetings/visit site alongside the Clerk of Works
* Assist in checking drawings and specifications for compliance
* Ensure quality control throughout contract up to and including handover
* Accurate and timely reporting of site inspections for their own schemes
* Report any non-compliance with Health and Safety requirements
* Keep site diary via weather, deliveries, labour and site waste for their own schemes
Defects
* Attend sites as required to carry out defects inspections
* Attend end of DLP inspection as required
* Monitor defects and highlight any trends or areas of repetitive defects
* Feedback and contribute to project review groups to assist in continuous improvement
What you’ll need
* Keen interest in house building, construction quality and desire to learn from experienced colleagues
* Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle for commuting to and from construction sites and meetings
* A methodical and creative approach to solving queries
* Organisational skills and ability to prioritise and manage own work load
* Strong IT and digital skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of software
* Good communication skills and aligns with Great Places vision and values
* Ability to work with other members of the team to deliver the best outcomes
* Ability to prioritise workload and manage a number of tasks concurrently
What we need from you
* A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing
* A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities
* A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places
* A commitment to continuous learning and improvement
* Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity
* An ability to work in uncertainty.
* To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity
* You will be required to attend a number of face to face training sessions as well as virtual sessions and e-learning this part of your role is vital and of equal importance as the day to day aspects
What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment
* Pension ¦DC Scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleague and Great Places)
* WPA ¦Healthcare auto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available- option to increase & add on family members
* The Market Place ¦high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more
* Annual Leave ¦Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days + Bank Holidays
* Lottery ¦ Monthly draw with 1st @ £250, 2nd @ £75 and 3rd @ £50
* Savings Club ¦ You can put aside money each month for 11 months to help you save for that special something (pays out in Novembers salary)
* Help with transport ¦ We offer season ticket loans, an affordable way to purchase season tickets for public transport at discounted rates.