Clerk of Works

Salary: £37.38 per hour

MMP Consultancy currently have an opportunity for a Clerk of Works to join a housing association based in Croydon. This will be an interim position paying £37.38 p/h LTD.

You will be required to work in Croydon and surrounding areas.
Job Purpose
* To have day to day responsibility for quality control on any new developments, refurbishment and maintenance works.
* Provide in house technical support, advice on specifications and standards to be achieved.
* Ensure all work is delivered on time, to budget and to specified quality standards,
* Monitor our internal and external contractors to ensure they meet the required safety standards.
* To provide a high level of customer service to all residents, colleagues and contractors.

Key Accountabilities

* Ensures sites are regularly inspected to check workmanship and standards of construction comply with quality controls and are compliant with the agreed materials, contract conditions, current legislation and are defect free.
* To monitor and keep accurate records of progress on site, including a record of any variations, snagging and health and safety records. Accurately update Orchard and APEX on the progress of all jobs. Accurately record and acknowledge all customer contacts, complaint details, actions and learning points on CRM.
* To undertake pre, post inspections, mid-term inspections and health & safety spot checks recommending corrective action where necessary.
* To obtain where necessary quotations and estimates, in accordance with our procurement procedures.
* To ensure that works are delivered without any defects to the client.
* To assist in the preparation and presentation of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) and any other required data/reports. Attend progress and Core group meetings as and when required. Monitor contractor progress against programme, record any deviation from the schedule and keep all stakeholders informed.
* To ensure that specifications are up to date and meet current legislative standards.
* To provide advice to other staff, both technical and non-technical, on construction and building related matters. This is to include desktop reviews of drawings and specifications for new developments to advise Property Soft Landings team members of issues to be resolved.
* To ensure that all sites and areas where contractors are carrying out works on behalf of my client, meet the required safety standards, and to take steps to remedy any health and safety issues as they arise. Record all health & safety incidents on OSHENS.
* To progress defects and latent defect rectification in line with procedures, working closely with the RLO, contractor and residents to resolve.
* Promote and encourage customers to verify and self-serve on our customer portal and mobile app.

Title: Clerk of Works
Salary: £37.38p/h Umbrella
Location: Croydon & surrounding areas