Trainee Clerk of Works - Goodman Masson : Job Details

Could you be Incommunities new Trainee Clerk of Works? Joining our growing development and growth team, you will report into the Senior Clerk of Works, providing a professional service for all capital projects. This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in new build construction looking to develop their career.

About us

We are a social housing landlord and one of the largest housing providers in the region with over 22,000 social and affordable homes, mainly in the Bradford district. We employ a talented workforce of nearly 1,000 people.

Working to provide great homes in great neighbourhoods, we are proud to collaborate with our customers, communities, local and national stakeholders to achieve this.

This year will see us launch our new 5 year corporate strategy to 2029 which puts customers at the heart of what we do, providing great places to live and work, with homes that they are proud to live in.

Responsibilities

• Work under and with the guidance of the Senior Clerk of Works
• Provide a Professional Clerk of Works service for all Capital Projects with weekly reports as required
• Liaise with the Contract Administrator to ensure that construction programmes are undertaken efficiently and effectively
• Check drawings for discrepancies or errors in dimensions/detail and compare with Bills of Quantities/Tender Analysis and report possible problems/discrepancies
• Undertake inspection of work on site, ensuring that the work is executed to the standard specified by the Design Team and, also that work complies with current building standards
• Check and confirm with the contractor that all setting out, ground levels and drainage connections are set properly before preparing site
• Check the position, dimensions and plumb of structural members, walling etc, and of concrete shuttering before concrete is poured
• Ensure that the Company's responsibilities in relation to Health and Safety are achieved by implementing, promoting and monitoring safe working practices and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, statutory legislation and Health and Safety Policies
• Maintain records and undertake associated administration duties e.g., compile progress reports and attend site meetings
• Monitor Contractors' progress against the works programme, record any deviation from the schedule and keep the Senior Clerk of Works informed
• Provide reports and briefing notes as required and deliver both written and verbal reports to a range of meetings
• Liaise with residents and stakeholders where necessary to ensure a high levels of customer satisfaction at all times
• In conjunction with the Senior Clerk of Works, carry out snagging and inspections prior to hand-over to ensure an acceptable standard has been achieved
• During defects liability period, investigate complaints received from residents and bring it to the attention of the Senior Clerk of Works for immediate satisfactory resolution

About you

• Willing to undertake all training required to fulfil the role along with any necessary training to achieve a Clerk of Works role
• Knowledge of property development and construction processes and a good understanding of the statutory and regulatory procedures and performance requirements
• Have an awareness of building design, construction procedures & knowledge of forms of contract
• Have an awareness of building services engineering, building regulations & CDM regulations
• The ability to question site team staff and operatives, and internal colleagues
• A confident and people-oriented personality

Requirements

• You have more than 1 years' experience of working in construction
• Have a minimum ONC, and preferably a HNC in Construction or willing to work towards
• The ability to promote the work of the company in both spoken and written form
• The ability to develop strong working relationships with a variety of groups, including colleagues, site personnel and customers
• A tactful and diplomatic customer focused attitude
• Initiative and a 'can do' attitude; the ability to see a task through to conclusion and seek appropriate recommendations for service improvements
• Have competent IT skills and the ability to quickly pick up a variety of IT systems, including being able to record and process data accurately
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car

Benefits

• Salary ranges from £31,870 upto £35,519 per year
• £1,000 essential car user allowance per year plus mileage
• West Yorkshire Pension Fund membership - Current employer contribution is 15.5%
• 28 days annual leave that increases with service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Training, development, and qualification opportunities
• Our Hub: our wellbeing and benefits site, with exclusive access to discounts and savings (at over 800 retailers)
• Corporate health scheme membership
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local gym membership discounts.
• A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders who are available for colleagues to contact for support

We are an equal opportunity employer but beyond characteristics protected by law, we welcome and value applicants from diverse backgrounds, abilities and perspectives. Incommunities is also recognised as ‘Committed' to being Menopause Friendly. The Menopause Friendly Accreditation recognises inclusive employers that build awareness and understanding of how menopause can have an effect at work and shows we take the wellbeing of our colleagues seriously.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.