Job Description Grade 6- £38,058- £41,442pa plus market supplement of £7,770 p.a. (Pay review April 2025) About the Job Undertaking the duties of a professional clerk of works, you will work independently and with a minimum of supervision within a team environment. You will oversee the quality and safety of work on construction projects being delivered by the team, ensuring that building plans and specifications are followed correctly. Building good relationships with all stakeholders, you will make sure that projects are delivered on time and to a good standard, attending meetings on site, monitoring progress, and producing regular reports on progress to Project Managers, the Senior Clerk of Works and others in the design team. You will make sure value for money is achieved through rigorous testing/inspection of materials and workmanship throughout the building process. To ensure delivery of a customer-focused service, you will consult and liaise with tenants and leaseholders to make sure that their requirements are met. The post covers a 36 hour week but you may be required to work evenings, weekends and occasional public holidays in order to meet service requirements. You will be required to visit construction sites on a regular basis to conduct inspections and assessments, which will involve physical activity, such as the use of ladders and other inspection aids, in all weathers. About You You are an experienced Clerk of Works/Surveyor/Trade Foreman, on new and occupied sites, with in-depth knowledge of relevant JCT terms of contract, and legislation and statutory requirements including CDM Regulations, Asbestos Regulations, Scaffolding Regulations, Planning and Building Regulations and related compliance requirements. You have some experience and knowledge of Local Government practices and procedures. You work with accuracy, prioritising, planning and managing your workload to meet conflicting demands and deadlines Your personal and professional demeanour enables you to create and maintain effective working relationships, consulting and negotiating with others, including site managers, contractors, clients, consultants and residents. You can prepare progress reports and are competent in using Microsoft Office software and a variety of remote communication packages such as Skype, Zoom and Teams. You understand what constitutes unfair discrimination and its effects on the community and employees, including disadvantaged groups in both. You are capable of undertaking site visits and accessing all parts of building sites, including the use of ladders and scaffold, and hold a valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for use at work. The closing date for the receipt of applications is 24th January 2025, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 3rd February 2025 Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload. About Us With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries. Find out why you should work for Havering Council .