Assistant Clerk of Works - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Grand Union Housing Group
Description
If you're excited to dive into the world of construction and eager to learn, now's your chance As an Assistant Clerk of Works (CoW), you'll be at the heart of our projects, inspecting every step of the build process to ensure excellence.
With a supportive team by your side, this role isn't just a job - it's a journey of growth and learning opportunities.
-What you'll be doing
- Assist the CoW team in inspecting construction work for quality and compliance.
- Keep the communication flowing with contractors to track progress and tackle issues.
- Write up detailed reports based on your site visits and findings.
- Attend project meetings and provide support in resolving site problems and defects.
- Team up with the Development team to offer technical advice during design consultations.
- Stay updated on regulations, legislation, and new construction practices through training and CPD events.
- Manage quality oversight, identify potential problems, and recommend solutions
- Maintain records and filing systems for future reference.
- Assist in snagging inspections and handovers of new properties.
What we're looking for
- Construction experience or relevant construction qualifications.
- Knack for writing clear, concise reports that get to the heart of the matter.
- Solid understanding of construction safety and regulations.
- Sharp eye for detail, catching issues before they become big headaches.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and documents.
- Strong organisational skills and confident, effective communication.
- Ability to thrive in collaborative environments.
A full driving license is essential for this role.
Perks of working at Grand Union** Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service
Generous pension scheme - employer contribution up to 10%.
Extra day's leave for no sickness absence in the financial year.
Christmas week off (no need to use your annual leave allowance)
Opportunity to buy/sell annual leave.
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
Paid emergency and compassionate leave.
Life assurance (2x salary).
Generous sick pay.
Free annual flu jabs.
Paid qualification.
Plus more - check out the full list of benefits in the attached document
Important Information
We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.
Closing: 28 April
Phone screening: 2 May
Interviews: 8 May
- NO AGENCIES, please
At Grand Union, we know that what we do matters. We build more homes, stronger communities and better lives.
We've been in business for over 25 years and provide 12,500 homes for more than 27,000 people across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Hertfordshire.
Our mission is
more homes, stronger communities, better lives. We build affordable homes, provide personal support, and help people to learn, work and be healthy.
We're a financially stable and innovative not-for-profit organisation that believes in partnership and collaboration.
We plan to build 1,959 more new homes in the coming years to play our part in ending the housing crisis.
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