Why Southwark?
Southwark is a borough with ambition for its homes, its communities and its future. As a council, we are committed to delivering well‑designed, cost‑effective and resident‑centred investment in our housing stock. Our aim is simple: to ensure every resident lives in a safe, high‑quality home and neighbourhood they can be proud of. We are now seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Clerk of Works to assist with the completion of specific major works projects on the council's housing estates and, a review of various completed projects included in the council's Quality Homes Investment Programme (QHIP).
What You'll Be Doing
In your role as Clerk of Works, you will provide a specialist, comprehensive professional Clerk of Works service to the Planned Maintenance Team in the review and completion of specific major works projects carried out on the London Borough of Southwark’s (LBS) social housing estates.
You will assist the Planned Maintenance Team in assessing the delivery, administration and management of council-designed major works projects, ensuring that site operations and construction work comply with relevant contract documents, LBS’ processes and procedures, and all current legislation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Carrying out surveys of tenanted and leasehold properties and communal areas to blocks of flats on the LBS’ social housing estates to:
- Assess the standard, quality and quantity of works recently completed as part of the LBS’ QHIP projects.
- Identify any current maintenance issues including damp and mould, fire and building safety related issues.
- Identify any future planned maintenance or ‘major works’ requirements for inclusion in the LBS’ asset management strategy.
- Providing professional advice and reports as required to senior managers on the delivery of specific ‘high-risk’ major works projects.
- Assisting in assessing the delivery, administration and management of council-designed major works projects, ensuring that site operations and construction work comply with relevant contract documents, LBS’ processes and procedures, and all current legislation.
- Evaluating and reporting on the effectiveness of contracts, service providers, products and consultants used and make recommendations on changes or developments as required.
- Conducting detailed site surveys, stock condition surveys, and pre and post inspections with the service provider, contract administrator and LBS staff responsible for the management of major works projects.
- Monitoring and report on various areas such as quality, customer care, application, maintenance requirements, etc.
- Working closely with the Contractor to ensure that the correct and appropriate works and specifications are specified and delivered, taking appropriate corrective action when they are not.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a colleague who understands Southwark, shares our commitment to resident‑focused service delivery, and is ready to take on a role with significant responsibility and influence.
You will be a confident, inclusive and politically aware individual, with a strong background in housing or local authority services. You will bring:
- Current professional membership e.g., IOSH, CABE, ICWCI, AECoW, CQI etc or relevant equivalent professional experience.
- Working knowledge of the relevant Building Regulations, Building Safety Legislation and, the actions the Council must take to meet the relevant requirements.
- Knowledge of, and experience in housing building maintenance and refurbishment and contract management, relating to managing the delivery of works projects and building safety compliance within social housing.
- Experience of preparing site reports relating to the works, contractors and site programmes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including working with residents, councillors and partners.
- A clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusivity.
Additional Information
Advert Closing date: 08/03/2026
Shortlisting date: 11/03/2026
Interview date: 16/03/2026
*Please note, we reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date indicated above - please apply as soon as possible - we look forward to receiving your application.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities.
Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care or have previously been in care.
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.
Benefits
Working for Southwark Council – Southwark
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