Overview
Are you passionate about ensuring quality and compliance in residential construction? We are looking for a dedicated Clerk of Works to oversee a diverse portfolio of new build developments across the Northwest, spanning both rental and sale properties. With a robust pipeline of housing projects at various stages—from initial design through to active construction—you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality homes. This position offers the opportunity to provide expert inspection and quality assurance services throughout the development lifecycle and beyond.
Responsibilities
* Site Monitoring & Quality Assurance - Conduct weekly site visits across all developments, ensuring works meet MSVs standards for quality, materials, and compliance with specifications and regulations.
* Reporting & Documentation - Produce detailed weekly reports including site progress, labour levels, weather conditions, and photographic evidence. Share findings with Employers Agents and development staff.
* Technical Support & Issue Resolution - Attend design and site meetings, provide expert advice, and support resolution of site-specific issues, including layout and specification queries.
* Compliance & Handover Duties - Liaise with MSV's compliance team on statutory matters (e.g. gas, fire, electrical safety), carry out snagging inspections, attend handovers, and manage defect inspections post-completion.
* Specification Review & Continuous Improvement - Review specifications for S106 developments, stay updated on best practices in affordable housing, and advise on updates to MSVs Employers Requirements.
What we are looking for
* Construction Management background
* Full driving licence and willing to travel across the Northwest
* Demonstrable knowledge of building regulations
* Knowledge of site safety best practice
* Excellent communicator and negotiator
We Offer a Range Of Great Benefits
* Essential car user allowance to support you with car running costs
* Flexibility on where you work with home working kit provided
* 33 days holiday per year plus bank holidays, and a holiday buy scheme
* Company pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
* Company funded access to a health cash plan, where you can claim back costs of everyday health treatments such as optical, dental and more
* Enhanced sick pay with up to 3 months full pay and 3 months half pay
* Health and Wellbeing Support including an employee assistance programme, free counselling, mental health first aiders and wellbeing initiatives
* Life assurance subject to being a member of our company pension scheme
* Learning and development to support you to develop the skills you need to fulfil your role and progress in your career
* Commitment to Equality and Inclusion with employee network groups
MSV is committed to Equality and Inclusion. All applications are scored against the essential criteria of the role; however, we encourage candidates to submit an anonymised CV if they can do so. MSV supports work-life balance with flexible working options and wellbeing support for all colleagues.
For more information about the role please visit our careers page where you will find a candidate pack and apply for the role. If you wish to discuss the role informally, please contact Stuart Smallman, Head of Growth New businesses & Partnerships on 07931 972912.
Interviews are scheduled to take place at the end of October 2025; they may be carried out throughout the recruitment process and the role may close early if a suitable candidate is found. We strongly recommend candidates apply early.
We’re passionate about inclusion and would love to hear from people from diverse backgrounds for this role. If you are not sure whether you meet our requirements for this role, but want to apply, go ahead. We will decide whether you are what we are looking for.
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