Clerk Of Works

Clerk of Works

Dunfermline, Fife Competitive Salary, Full UK Driving Licence Required - Social Housing Sector

Seeking an experienced Clerk of Works to join its Asset Team based in Fife

This is an excellent opportunity for a construction or housing professional with experience in quality inspections, planned maintenance, major works, and contractor management to play a key role in delivering high-quality housing investment programmes across Fife.

You will be responsible for monitoring and inspecting a variety of projects including planned maintenance, major component replacements, cyclical works, and new-build developments, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standards, on time, and in compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations.

• Carry out site inspections and quality checks on planned and capital works projects
• Monitor contractor performance and workmanship standards
• Ensure compliance with Scottish Building Standards, SHQS and EESSH requirements
• Conduct stock condition surveys and quality assurance inspections
• Monitor health & safety compliance, including CDM Regulations 2015
• Attend contract progress meetings and provide technical updates
• Record site inspections, project progress and contract documentation
• Manage defects inspections and monitor remedial works
• Support the development of specifications and planned investment programmes
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, colleagues and residents throughout project delivery
• Update asset management databases and maintain accurate project records

To be considered, you should have:

• Previous experience as a Clerk of Works, Building Inspector, Site Inspector, Maintenance Surveyor or similar
• Experience working on new-build, capital investment, planned maintenance or cyclical projects
• Knowledge of Scottish Building Standards, NHBC, SHQS and EESSH requirements
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation, including CDM Regulations
• Experience managing contractors and monitoring project quality
• Knowledge of repairs, maintenance and asset investment programmes
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong IT and reporting skills
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

• Membership of the Institute of Clerk of Works and Construction Inspectorate
• SMSTS qualification
• CSCS Card
• Previous experience within social housing or a Registered Social Landlord environment

• An excellent benefits package, including Up to 40 days annual leave (including public holidays
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Varied and rewarding project portfolio
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

If you are passionate about quality, construction standards and delivering excellent housing for communities across Fife, we''d love to hear from you.

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.