If you’re passionate about improving housing standards and want to be part of a forward-thinking team making a real impact, we want to hear from you.
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Clerk of Works to join our newly established team dedicated to addressing damp, mould, and disrepair issues.
As Clerk of Works, you will be responsible for ensuring damp, mould and disrepair works undertaken on behalf of the council meet required standards and fully comply with specifications and contractual requirements.
Your input will be central to driving forward our commitment to delivering high-quality housing services that really make a difference to the lives of our tenants.
You will have strong technical knowledge and significant experience of undertaking inspections and surveys of construction, refurbishment and maintenance projects across housing, commercial or public sector properties and a professional qualification such as ICWCI is desirable.
Excellent communication and relationship management skills are essential, as you will liaise closely with internal and external stakeholders, providing advice and guidance.
Strong analytical capability and meticulous attention to detail are also critical for this varied and fast-paced position.
The Council offers the opportunity to work with great people who are proud to serve our city. We offer good career prospects with competitive rates of pay, generous holidays and working arrangements to suit all lifestyles.
The Council recognises that our employees are our most important asset and that the quality and commitment of our people is crucial to our success.
If you are ready for your next challenge and want to work somewhere where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you.
For further information regarding this role please contact Laura Crisp on 01603 987743.
Why work for us
Our council is full of people who have chosen to work in local government because they want to help others and make a difference to their lives or the environment in which local people live.
To find out more about working and living in Norwich Home | Work in Norwich.
The council has a long and proud history of being a council that is keen to push the boundaries of what a district can achieve, to find out more about what it is like to work in local government visit Working in local government - #LocalGov Careers - Youth Employment UK
We offer our employees a competitive pay and benefits package. Whether you’re looking for a new career, promotion, flexible working opportunity to fit with your home life or a sideways move – we have a variety of challenging employment opportunities for everybody.
Norwich City Council offers the opportunity to work with great people who are passionate about promoting Norwich and the services the council provides. We also offer good career prospects with competitive rates of pay, generous holidays and working arrangements to suit all lifestyles.
Equal Opportunities Policy
The council is committed to a policy of equality opportunity in employment, in recruitment and the services we provide. Applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of sex, gender reassignment, race, ethnic origin, disability, age, marital status, domestic responsibilities, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. People with disabilities are guaranteed an interview provided they are suitably qualified and/or experienced.
Candidates will be considered for shortlisting on the factual information on their application form. Therefore it is important to give as much detail as possible including information about experience gained outside employment.
Benefits
We offer our employees a competitive pay and benefits package and are proud to have the Living Wage accreditation. Whether you’re looking for a new career, promotion, flexible working opportunity to fit with your home life or a sideways move – we have a variety of challenging employment opportunities for everybody.
* All employees are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Paid holiday entitlement starts at 26 days per annum and increases with length of service to a maximum of 33 days per annum. This is pro rata for part-time employees
* In addition to the statutory public holidays, we grant an additional statutory day leave at Christmas
* Norwich City Council supports its employees through the provision of occupational health and employee assistance support
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