Clerk of Works Place Advert - Enfield, United Kingdom - Enfield Council

Enfield Council

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Enfield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Enfield Council has an approved major works programme of £60m and a large on-going programme of works as it continues to improve its housing stock.

These projects have a significant impact in improving homes and estates for the Council's residents and wider community.

You will work with project managers and officers to provide them practical advice in project delivery and act as the Council's on-site quality control professional.

You will be involved in a wide range of projects including new homes in roof top extensions, ground source heating, internal and external works, etc.

You will be part of a small dedicated team of clerks working within the major works team.

Ideally you will have had excellent experience of on-site project delivery gained through major works, housing development or day to day maintenance.

Your knowledge of building techniques and materials is expected to be of a high standard as you will be working and negotiating with contractors and consultants to obtain good quality value for money projects for the Council.

The ability to work remotely and as a self-starter are required as you will be mainly site based.

You will have a good knowledge of social housing asset management and the need to maintain this in the interests of residents and the Council as landlord.

You will work closely and professionally with both internal and external organisations displaying a high standard of customer service.

Contact Details

We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield.

That's why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn.

If you value these behaviours too, we'd love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click
here to find out more.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

An excellent pension through the
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Up to 31 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
Health and leisure discounts and taxfree bikes for work.
1 month paid sabbatical for Children's Social Workers

How to apply:

This role requires that you upload 2 documents.
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A supporting statement addressing how you meet the requirements of the job description and person specification
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Full work history document completed since leaving full time education, as this is a safeguarding role and requires you to work with Children and/or vulnerable adults.

Your supporting statement should be around 2 pages in A4 format.
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