Clerk of Works (End of Defects)
Bedford - Hybrid Working
Full Time (37 hours per week)
Permanent
Salary £37,500.00 plus car allowance £2,000
Monday - Friday 08.00 - 16.00 - Flexible: meeting business needs
Hybrid - Working from Home & Office
bpha are a forward-thinking housing association, on a mission to build thriving communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford.
We work right across the Oxford to Cambridge Arc, and own or manage over 19,000 homes. As one of the top 25 Housing Association developers in the country, we remain committed to delivering high-quality affordable housing to those who need it the most.
Our Residents, shared owners and leaseholders are at the core of everything we do at bpha. With every employee playing an important part in ensuring we continue to provide them with excellent customer service and maintaining our role as a responsible landlord.
We are currently looking for a Clerk of Works to specialise in undertaking all End of Defect Inspections, coordinating and monitoring progress. You will be responsible for following up contractors and ensuring all works are completed to a satisfactory standard.
What you will be doing:
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To specialise in undertaking all End of Defect Inspections, coordinating and monitoring progress. Follow up Contractors and ensure all works are completed to a satisfactory standard. Liaise with customers and advise EA / DM once work is completed.
*
To support COW colleagues when required in undertaking quality Inspections of workmanship, (mainly snagging & back snagging), material and design compliance on site.
*
Undertaking design and specification assessments and advice of any matters not in accordance with bpha’s requirements or good building practice.
*
Completing all End of Defect Inspections on time, store findings on the job file against the property, & other systems and monitor progress on each property to ensure works are completed in due time.
*
Assist with the investigation of Complaints made by customers.
*
Providing Technical Support during and after the DLP Period to other members of the Aftercare Team.
We’d love to meet someone with:
*
Excellent Customer Care Skills
*
Ability to demonstrate sound construction technical knowledge.
*
New Build Construction Experience
*
Good understanding of Building Regulations, NHBC Standards or equivalent and good building practices.
*
Ability to work with Word, Excel and Tablets/SurfacePro.
*
Methodical and good organisational skills.
*
Ability to be flexible in the working environment and open to change.
Amongst what we offer you is:
*
A competitive salary of £37,500.00 plus car allowance £2,000
*
28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays
*
A generous contributory pension scheme
*
Private health care
*
Free life assurance
*
Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym
*
Opportunities for learning and development
*
Discounted gym membership
*
Retail discount scheme
Please note the successful candidate will need to complete a basic DBS application.
Closing date: 6th April, 2022
Interviews will be held as soon as possible
We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible
Mar 23, 2022
Permanent
Clerk of Works (End of Defects)
Bedford - Hybrid Working
Full Time (37 hours per week)
Permanent
Salary £37,500.00 plus car allowance £2,000
Monday - Friday 08.00 - 16.00 - Flexible: meeting business needs
Hybrid - Working from Home & Office
bpha are a forward-thinking housing association, on a mission to build thriving communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford.
We work right across the Oxford to Cambridge Arc, and own or manage over 19,000 homes. As one of the top 25 Housing Association developers in the country, we remain committed to delivering high-quality affordable housing to those who need it the most.
Our Residents, shared owners and leaseholders are at the core of everything we do at bpha. With every employee playing an important part in ensuring we continue to provide them with excellent customer service and maintaining our role as a responsible landlord.
We are currently looking for a Clerk of Works to specialise in undertaking all End of Defect Inspections, coordinating and monitoring progress. You will be responsible for following up contractors and ensuring all works are completed to a satisfactory standard.
What you will be doing:
*
To specialise in undertaking all End of Defect Inspections, coordinating and monitoring progress. Follow up Contractors and ensure all works are completed to a satisfactory standard. Liaise with customers and advise EA / DM once work is completed.
*
To support COW colleagues when required in undertaking quality Inspections of workmanship, (mainly snagging & back snagging), material and design compliance on site.
*
Undertaking design and specification assessments and advice of any matters not in accordance with bpha’s requirements or good building practice.
*
Completing all End of Defect Inspections on time, store findings on the job file against the property, & other systems and monitor progress on each property to ensure works are completed in due time.
*
Assist with the investigation of Complaints made by customers.
*
Providing Technical Support during and after the DLP Period to other members of the Aftercare Team.
We’d love to meet someone with:
*
Excellent Customer Care Skills
*
Ability to demonstrate sound construction technical knowledge.
*
New Build Construction Experience
*
Good understanding of Building Regulations, NHBC Standards or equivalent and good building practices.
*
Ability to work with Word, Excel and Tablets/SurfacePro.
*
Methodical and good organisational skills.
*
Ability to be flexible in the working environment and open to change.
Amongst what we offer you is:
*
A competitive salary of £37,500.00 plus car allowance £2,000
*
28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays
*
A generous contributory pension scheme
*
Private health care
*
Free life assurance
*
Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym
*
Opportunities for learning and development
*
Discounted gym membership
*
Retail discount scheme
Please note the successful candidate will need to complete a basic DBS application.
Closing date: 6th April, 2022
Interviews will be held as soon as possible
We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible
Clerk of Works (End of Defects)
Bedford - Hybrid Working
Full Time (37 hours per week)
Permanent
Salary £37,500.00 plus car allowance £2,000
Monday - Friday 08.00 - 16.00 - Flexible: meeting business needs
Hybrid - Working from Home & Office
bpha are a forward-thinking housing association, on a mission to build thriving communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford.
We work right across the Oxford to Cambridge Arc, and own or manage over 19,000 homes. As one of the top 25 Housing Association developers in the country, we remain committed to delivering high-quality affordable housing to those who need it the most.
Our Residents, shared owners and leaseholders are at the core of everything we do at bpha. With every employee playing an important part in ensuring we continue to provide them with excellent customer service and maintaining our role as a responsible landlord.
We are currently looking for a Clerk of Works to specialise in undertaking all End of Defect Inspections, coordinating and monitoring progress. You will be responsible for following up contractors and ensuring all works are completed to a satisfactory standard.
What you will be doing:
*
To specialise in undertaking all End of Defect Inspections, coordinating and monitoring progress. Follow up Contractors and ensure all works are completed to a satisfactory standard. Liaise with customers and advise EA / DM once work is completed.
*
To support COW colleagues when required in undertaking quality Inspections of workmanship, (mainly snagging & back snagging), material and design compliance on site.
*
Undertaking design and specification assessments and advice of any matters not in accordance with bpha’s requirements or good building practice.
*
Completing all End of Defect Inspections on time, store findings on the job file against the property, & other systems and monitor progress on each property to ensure works are completed in due time.
*
Assist with the investigation of Complaints made by customers.
*
Providing Technical Support during and after the DLP Period to other members of the Aftercare Team.
We’d love to meet someone with:
*
Excellent Customer Care Skills
*
Ability to demonstrate sound construction technical knowledge.
*
New Build Construction Experience
*
Good understanding of Building Regulations, NHBC Standards or equivalent and good building practices.
*
Ability to work with Word, Excel and Tablets/SurfacePro.
*
Methodical and good organisational skills.
*
Ability to be flexible in the working environment and open to change.
Amongst what we offer you is:
*
A competitive salary of £37,500.00 plus car allowance £2,000
*
28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays
*
A generous contributory pension scheme
*
Private health care
*
Free life assurance
*
Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym
*
Opportunities for learning and development
*
Discounted gym membership
*
Retail discount scheme
Please note the successful candidate will need to complete a basic DBS application.
Closing date: 6th April, 2022
Interviews will be held as soon as possible
We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible
Mar 23, 2022
Permanent
Clerk of Works (End of Defects)
Bedford - Hybrid Working
Full Time (37 hours per week)
Permanent
Salary £37,500.00 plus car allowance £2,000
Monday - Friday 08.00 - 16.00 - Flexible: meeting business needs
Hybrid - Working from Home & Office
bpha are a forward-thinking housing association, on a mission to build thriving communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford.
We work right across the Oxford to Cambridge Arc, and own or manage over 19,000 homes. As one of the top 25 Housing Association developers in the country, we remain committed to delivering high-quality affordable housing to those who need it the most.
Our Residents, shared owners and leaseholders are at the core of everything we do at bpha. With every employee playing an important part in ensuring we continue to provide them with excellent customer service and maintaining our role as a responsible landlord.
We are currently looking for a Clerk of Works to specialise in undertaking all End of Defect Inspections, coordinating and monitoring progress. You will be responsible for following up contractors and ensuring all works are completed to a satisfactory standard.
What you will be doing:
*
To specialise in undertaking all End of Defect Inspections, coordinating and monitoring progress. Follow up Contractors and ensure all works are completed to a satisfactory standard. Liaise with customers and advise EA / DM once work is completed.
*
To support COW colleagues when required in undertaking quality Inspections of workmanship, (mainly snagging & back snagging), material and design compliance on site.
*
Undertaking design and specification assessments and advice of any matters not in accordance with bpha’s requirements or good building practice.
*
Completing all End of Defect Inspections on time, store findings on the job file against the property, & other systems and monitor progress on each property to ensure works are completed in due time.
*
Assist with the investigation of Complaints made by customers.
*
Providing Technical Support during and after the DLP Period to other members of the Aftercare Team.
We’d love to meet someone with:
*
Excellent Customer Care Skills
*
Ability to demonstrate sound construction technical knowledge.
*
New Build Construction Experience
*
Good understanding of Building Regulations, NHBC Standards or equivalent and good building practices.
*
Ability to work with Word, Excel and Tablets/SurfacePro.
*
Methodical and good organisational skills.
*
Ability to be flexible in the working environment and open to change.
Amongst what we offer you is:
*
A competitive salary of £37,500.00 plus car allowance £2,000
*
28 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays
*
A generous contributory pension scheme
*
Private health care
*
Free life assurance
*
Access to an extensive suite of wellbeing services and tools including a digital gym
*
Opportunities for learning and development
*
Discounted gym membership
*
Retail discount scheme
Please note the successful candidate will need to complete a basic DBS application.
Closing date: 6th April, 2022
Interviews will be held as soon as possible
We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible
Core Group is seeking an experienced finishing manager for a 162 room hotel in the heart of Cambridge
You will be working full time, on site, ensuring that all internal finishes are completed to the highest of standards.
The right candidate will have exceptional demonstrable experience and a passion for delivering high-specification projects with a smooth handover.
The Role
The Finishing Manager is responsible for all day to day activities for finishing contractors on site ensuring that each project is delivered to the Client to the required quality standards and within agreed timescales
Duties
As a Finishing Foreman you will be tasked with the management of tradesmen and apprentices under your control
Reporting on Progress and Quality to the Project Manager
Identifying any possible hold ups/issues that may affect project progress
Safe control of all site based operations
Ensure all tasks on site are completed in line with company and client procedures and specifications
Ensure all sectional 'sign off' sheets are completed in accordance with company procedures
Coordinate the delivery of materials in accordance with program requirements
Liaise with Clerk of Works/Project Managers
Ensure that all persons working under your control are suitably trained and skilled
Ensure that tasks are carried out in the most efficient manner possible whilst maintaining the utmost standards of quality control and achieving optimum results for the project
Manage snagging of a section of works
Keep an accurate site diary
Manage the Permit to Work system, ensuring all permits required are issued before work commences and that permits are closed out accordingly
Ensure compliance with all Fire, Traffic and Health & Safety Plans
Ensure that all accident/incidents/near-misses are reported
Ensure that all workers under your supervision utilise correct PPE and work in accordance with site Health & Safety regulations
Necessary Skills & Requirements:
Have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a Finishing Foreman role on large scale projects in the UK
Ideally you will come from a carpentry trades background
Have a sound and demonstrable knowledge of construction techniques
Ability to organise/manage groups of multi-national trades
Knowledge of standards and specifications
Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills; able to manage projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality
Good communication skills
Confidence and ability to manage sub-contractors
Flexible and dynamic
Self-driven, results-orientated with a positive outlook
Commercial awareness, extensive knowledge of all disciplines involved in the construction process and a thorough knowledge of H&S procedures
CSCS & SMSTS certificates along with first aid certificate
Excellent communication skills at all levels
What Next
If you are actively looking or are even if you are just considering your career options, I can discuss with you which contractors are recruiting at your level, we can come up with a shortlist to approach and then progress from there.
To Apply
Please contact Joe on (phone number removed) or email
It would be ideal to see a copy of your CV to understand your previous experience and employment I am more than happy to discuss this opportunity with people over the phone or face to face in a fully confidential manner. I know this is an incestuous sector and I fully understand the importance of keeping things discrete
PLEASE READ
Core Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and promote equality across our business. The terminology used in this advert is not intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are always happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and / or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
By submitting your application in respect of this advertisement, you authorise for your personal information to be treated in accordance with GDPR. Personal information contained within your application is stored confidentially and will only be used in accordance with the Core Group Limited privacy policy.
All personal information will be automatically destroyed 6 months after submission
Jun 23, 2020
Core Group is seeking an experienced finishing manager for a 162 room hotel in the heart of Cambridge
You will be working full time, on site, ensuring that all internal finishes are completed to the highest of standards.
The right candidate will have exceptional demonstrable experience and a passion for delivering high-specification projects with a smooth handover.
The Role
The Finishing Manager is responsible for all day to day activities for finishing contractors on site ensuring that each project is delivered to the Client to the required quality standards and within agreed timescales
Duties
As a Finishing Foreman you will be tasked with the management of tradesmen and apprentices under your control
Reporting on Progress and Quality to the Project Manager
Identifying any possible hold ups/issues that may affect project progress
Safe control of all site based operations
Ensure all tasks on site are completed in line with company and client procedures and specifications
Ensure all sectional 'sign off' sheets are completed in accordance with company procedures
Coordinate the delivery of materials in accordance with program requirements
Liaise with Clerk of Works/Project Managers
Ensure that all persons working under your control are suitably trained and skilled
Ensure that tasks are carried out in the most efficient manner possible whilst maintaining the utmost standards of quality control and achieving optimum results for the project
Manage snagging of a section of works
Keep an accurate site diary
Manage the Permit to Work system, ensuring all permits required are issued before work commences and that permits are closed out accordingly
Ensure compliance with all Fire, Traffic and Health & Safety Plans
Ensure that all accident/incidents/near-misses are reported
Ensure that all workers under your supervision utilise correct PPE and work in accordance with site Health & Safety regulations
Necessary Skills & Requirements:
Have a minimum of 5 years' experience in a Finishing Foreman role on large scale projects in the UK
Ideally you will come from a carpentry trades background
Have a sound and demonstrable knowledge of construction techniques
Ability to organise/manage groups of multi-national trades
Knowledge of standards and specifications
Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills; able to manage projects simultaneously without compromising on standards and quality
Good communication skills
Confidence and ability to manage sub-contractors
Flexible and dynamic
Self-driven, results-orientated with a positive outlook
Commercial awareness, extensive knowledge of all disciplines involved in the construction process and a thorough knowledge of H&S procedures
CSCS & SMSTS certificates along with first aid certificate
Excellent communication skills at all levels
What Next
If you are actively looking or are even if you are just considering your career options, I can discuss with you which contractors are recruiting at your level, we can come up with a shortlist to approach and then progress from there.
To Apply
Please contact Joe on (phone number removed) or email
It would be ideal to see a copy of your CV to understand your previous experience and employment I am more than happy to discuss this opportunity with people over the phone or face to face in a fully confidential manner. I know this is an incestuous sector and I fully understand the importance of keeping things discrete
PLEASE READ
Core Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and promote equality across our business. The terminology used in this advert is not intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are always happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and / or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
By submitting your application in respect of this advertisement, you authorise for your personal information to be treated in accordance with GDPR. Personal information contained within your application is stored confidentially and will only be used in accordance with the Core Group Limited privacy policy.
All personal information will be automatically destroyed 6 months after submission