Assistant Clerk of Works

Vico Homes is built on the foundations of WDH. We are looking for an Assistant Clerk of Works to join our Development Team.

A home is more than four walls and a roof. It should be a safe place. A place to start things. A place of opportunities. A place to grow. A place where you feel you belong.

These are the places we provide for today and for the future. This is what marks us out as one of the leading players in the social housing sector. We have over 32,000 homes across the north of England, home to tens of thousands of people. And people are at the centre of what we do.

Our people are approachable and professional. But we’re not afraid to be optimistic and show our passion for what we do to support our customers. We share a common vision, acting confidently to ensure we remain at the forefront of making it happen.

Together, we’re building better futures and vibrant communities.

About the role

As the Assistant Clerk of Works your manager will be our Development Manager Technical. You will work 37 hours a week on a permanent basis, working flexibly in the Vico Homes operating area based at our Head Office in Castleford.

As the Assistant Clerk of Works, you will be responsible for supporting the Clerk of Works to ensure development and regeneration projects are delivered to the highest standards, adhering to current legislation, regulatory requirements with building and site safety being paramount. You will also be responsible for maintaining efficient programme delivery whilst upholding all relevant procedures and regulatory standards.

It is an exciting time to be joining us and here are some of the initiatives that you will be involved in:

• Monitor the quality of all materials and workmanship ensuring compliance with the building contract/development agreement and drawings/specifications. Carry out all snagging and technical inspections to ensure completion to the required standard
• Review all projects plans and contribute to the design development, including reviewing pre-contract drawings and documentation and draw attention in advance to any potential issues/problems. Attend pre-contract meetings as required
• Inspect all construction works and ensure compliance with the Contract, Building Regulations, CDM and Health and Safety regulations aligned with sector best practice

What you’ll do

• Make recommendations about any aspect of the works including quality, health and safety and adherence to technical standards which do not conform to the plans, specifications, and schedules of works or legislation
• Make recommendations about any aspect of the works including quality, health and safety and adherence to technical standards which do not conform to the plans, specifications, and schedules of works or legislation
• Prepare and attend snagging inspections ensuring rectification prior to the issue of the Certificate of Practical Completion. Ensure that schedules of defects after handover are maintained and rectified before the expiration of the defect liability period
• Identify snagging trends and patterns to prevent re-occurrence on future schemes. Support the relevant manager to undertake post scheme reviews adopting and promoting a continuous learning culture
• Liaise with local residents and stakeholders where necessary to ensure the high levels of customer satisfaction at all times

What we’re looking for

• A qualification at Level 3 and a willingness to work towards CIOB Professional Accreditation or equivalent
• Ability to write reports and present information in different formats
• Knowledge in Construction New Build products and programmes
• Knowledge of New Build, development, acquisition and sales 

For more details on what we’re looking for in this role, please see the Job Description below.

For more information or an informal chat about the role or working for Vico Homes, please contact Sue Spencer, Development Manager - Technical on 07813 586719.

Please note: Interviews will take place in the week starting either the 29 September or 6 October.

Working for Vico Homes

Want to work in a place that values you? Where you’re offered a competitive salary and a great pension? And where you can make a real difference? You’re in the right place!

We have a strong and inclusive culture and we’re always on the lookout for talented and dedicated people to be part of our teams. You spend a lot of your waking hours at work, so we offer a workplace where you can really be yourself, feel valued and access opportunities to progress and develop. We are recognised as a disability confident employer and have the Investors in People accreditation.

Working at Vico Homes brings lots of great benefits, including:

• Holidays - 26 days holiday (rising to 31 after five years' service) and an extra day off on your birthday, plus bank holidays and an Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Pension - generous employer pension contribution
• Flexible working - we’re happy to talk flexible working, including our WorkSmart approach to hybrid working, reduced hours, compressed hours or other flexible working patterns
• Vico Homes Rewards - a fantastic range of lifestyle savings and salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work, home electronics and our car benefit scheme
• Colleague wellbeing - a range of initiatives to support our people including an Employee Assistance Programme, Volunteering Scheme and dedicated Wellbeing Champions
• Colleague development – a range of initiatives to support personal development including training, support with professional membership fees, internal and external qualifications, mentoring and personal coaching

How to apply and what happens next

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all.

• Read the job description, person specification and guidance notes below
• Complete the supporting information form below with details of how you meet the person specification
• We also encourage you to provide your CV if you have one but please remove any information that identifies you (e.g. your name and address)
• Email your supporting information form, and CV if you have one, to [email protected] before the closing date. Applications close at midnight on the closing date specified
• You'll receive an automatic reply to let you know we've received your application
• We'll then score all the applications against the person specification and contact you to let you know if we're inviting you to interview

If you have any questions about a career at Vico Homes, you can contact us by email on [email protected].