Job Description
Clerk of Works / Delivery Manager
* Contract Duration: 6 months
* Location: Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire
* Job Type: Contract
We are seeking a diligent and experienced Delivery Manager to oversee a range of newbuild residential projects across Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in construction and project management within the housing development sector.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Manage relationships with Consultants, Contractors, and Developers appointed throughout the development process.
* Undertake project management duties to ensure projects are delivered within agreed time, cost, and quality constraints.
* Effectively manage, monitor, and control project budgets and construction programmes .
* Ensure the quality of building construction meets specified requirements.
* Proactively manage projects to meet internal and external delivery targets and monitor and manage project delivery risks.
* Ensure that Contractors are achieving and maintaining high standards of Health & Safety on site.
* Prepare accurate, clear, and concise reports for internal Boards, Panels, Committees, and other stakeholders as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Minimum HNC equivalent, preferably a Degree, in a construction-related field.
* Proven experience within a housing development or other property-based commercial organisation.
* Thorough knowledge of the development and construction process through to completion and handover.
* Understanding of contract obligations and experience in contract administration, including interim payments, design management, change control, quality management, and final certification.
* Experience of successfully delivering projects and controlling time, cost, and project quality.
* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
* Previous experience in a Clerk of Works or Employers Agent role would be beneficial.
To apply for this Delivery Manager position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.