Clerk of Works – Repairs & Maintenance (Housing Association)

Summary: The Clerk of Works for Repairs & Maintenance will be responsible for conducting inspections related to damp and mould across housing properties, managing a backlog of repair jobs, and ensuring contractor work meets quality and compliance standards. The role requires regular site visits and involves specifying remedial works and managing health and safety compliance. A full UK driving licence is essential for this position. This is a 6-month contract based in Canterbury with flexible working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out damp and mould inspections across housing properties
• Help clear a backlog of reactive repair jobs
• Inspect contractor works to ensure quality, cost and timescales are met
• Specify remedial works, approve variations and recommend payments
• Identify defects, raise works orders and check completed repairs
• Ensure health & safety compliance, including fire safety and asbestos awareness
• Keep all paperwork and systems up to date
• Manage and book your own site appointments

Key Skills:

• Experience in building maintenance / housing repairs inspection
• Strong understanding of damp and mould causes and solutions
• Knowledge of landlord compliance, Decent Homes Standard and H&S regulations
• HNC/HND in Building Surveying or relevant construction qualification
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to sites

Salary (Rate): £43,500 yearly

City: Canterbury

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other