Clerk of Works

Overview

Oversee quality, compliance, and inspections for new build residential projects in NW England.

Key Responsibilities

• report generation
• compliance
• site monitoring
• spec review
• tech support
• quality assurance

Tasks

With a robust pipeline of housing projects at various stages—from initial design through to active construction—you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality homes. This position offers the opportunity to provide expert inspection and quality assurance services throughout the development lifecycle and beyond. Are you passionate about ensuring quality and compliance in residential construction? We’re looking for a dedicated Clerk of Works to oversee a diverse portfolio of new build developments across the Northwest, spanning both rental and sale properties. -Reporting & Documentation - Produce detailed weekly reports including site progress, labour levels, weather conditions, and photographic evidence. Share findings with Employer’s Agents and development staff. -Compliance & Handover Duties - Liaise with MSV’s compliance team on statutory matters (e.g. gas, fire, electrical safety), carry out snagging inspections, attend handovers, and manage defect inspections post-completion. -Site Monitoring & Quality Assurance - Conduct weekly site visits across all developments, ensuring works meet MSV’s standards for quality, materials, and compliance with specifications and regulations. -Specification Review & Continuous Improvement -Review specifications for S106 developments, stay updated on best practices in affordable housing, and advise on updates to MSV’s Employer’s Requirements. -Technical Support & Issue Resolution - Attend design and site meetings, provide expert advice, and support resolution of site-specific issues, including layout and specification queries.

Requirements

• site safety
• communication
• negotiation
• construction management
• building regulations
• driving licence

What You Bring

-Knowledge of site safety best practice -Excellent communicator and negotiator -Construction Management background -Demonstrable knowledge of building regulations -Full driving licence and willing to travel across the Northwest

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Benefits

MSV are also committed to supporting you to balance work and life, including with any caring or parental responsibilities you might have, and have a range of flexible working options and wellbeing support available to all colleagues to facilitate this. £40,037 - £42,235 per annum -Health and Wellbeing Support including an employee assistance programme, free counselling, mental health first aiders and numerous wellbeing initiatives -Company pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions -Essential car user allowance to support you with car running costs -Flexibility on where you work with home working kit provided -Company funded access to a health cash plan, where you can claim back costs of everyday health treatments such as optical, dental and much more. -33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, and a holiday a buy scheme. -Life assurance subject to being a member of our company pension scheme. -Enhanced sick pay with up to 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay -Learning and development to support you to develop the skills you need to fulfil your role and progress in your career

About Msv Housing

-MSV offers a combination of traditional affordable rental housing with shared ownership and rent-to-buy purchase schemes. -Specialised independent living accommodation is provided for over-55s in multiple locations. -Tenants can access communal hubs offering life skills, community events, and mutual exchange services.

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Interview Process

-interviews scheduled for end of october 2025, but may occur at any stage of recruitment. -role may be closed early if a suitable candidate is found.