Shape the Future of Healthcare Infrastructure at Oxford Health
Are you a precision-focused professional with a passion for quality and safety?
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Clerk of Works to become the eyes and ears of our Capital Development team.
In this role, you aren’t just "inspecting buildings"—you are ensuring that our clinical environments are safe, compliant, and built to the highest standards for the patients and staff who rely on them every day.
Why This Role is Different
* Total Project Oversight: You will follow projects from RIBA Stage 3 all the way through to final handover and the 12-month warranty sign-off..
* Influence & Quality: You have the authority to witness commissioning, identify defects, and verify that every material used meets our exacting standards..
* A Collaborative Environment: Work alongside contractors, architects, and clinical leads to solve complex problems and ensure smooth "soft-landing" handovers..
* Autonomy with Support: We value your ability to set your own agenda and work proactively, backed by the leadership of the Head of Capital Development
Main duties of the job
Your Impactful Day-to-Day
* On-Site Leadership: Conduct regular inspections, monitoring trade staffing levels and site progress against the master programme.
* Safety Stewardship: Maintain the highest safety standards by issuing Permits to Work and auditing contractor safety systems.
* Problem Solving: Identify new risks, contribute to the Project Risk Register, and recommend corrective actions to keep projects on track.
Who You Are
* Experienced & Qualified: You hold a relevant construction or engineering qualification (like an ONC/OND) and have a background in site project management.
* Safety-Minded: You have an IOSH in safety management and a rock-solid understanding of construction regulations.
* An Expert Communicator: You can distill complex technical data into clear reports for various audiences, from professional bodies to the public.
* Adaptable: You thrive under pressure, managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.
* Financial Integrity: Help keep projects on budget by verifying contractor invoices and extra-work instructions..
Working for our organisation
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team