Peabody has an exciting opportunity for aClerk of Works to join our team in Thamesmead. The successful applicant will join us on a full time, 2 year fixed term contract basis and will receive a salary of £35,000 - £40,000 per annum.
When you join Peabody, you join an extensive and growing business. One with 28,000 homes, 80,000 residents and a 150-year history. As a major housing association we have outstanding challenges for people with talent and motivation. But we also have a strong commitment to the ideals of our philanthropist founder: George Peabody. That means you’ll have every chance to achieve – while making a difference. 
Our principles are simple: we believe in helping people and communities to grow, in estates that are springboards – not safety nets. With operations in nearly every London borough and one of the sector’s largest community regeneration programs, we’re always keen to meet talented people who support our ambitions.
Peabody has an exciting opportunity for a Clerk of Works to help deliver the planned investment works in Thamesmead, the last great regeneration challenge for London.
Thamesmead is the last great regeneration challenge for London. An area the size of Central London is now ready for transformation. With the arrival of Crossrail from 2022, the growth of London, and Housing Zone status, the opportunity to make your mark is massive.
Peabody's recent acquisition of land, housing and community development organisation is already putting Thamesmead on the map as a place with massive potential for thousands of new homes and jobs. But for one of London's oldest affordable housing providers, it's not just about the numbers. What drives us is to build thriving communities and create a sense of belonging.
You will help to make the regeneration happen with teams from across the Peabody Group. This is a key post within the Asset Management Team where you will be required to carry out regular inspections of building works to ensure that works comply with agreed specifications and drawings.
Knowledge, experience and Skills required by the ideal Clerk of Works:
- Extensive experience as a Clerk of Works, Site Manager or similar
- Detailed knowledge of construction and building techniques in refurbishment and, ideally, new build
- Technical expertise sufficient to understand issues in construction
- An ability to convey information both in written and spoken format in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to work in a team
- Confidence to challenge as necessar
- Capacity and willingness to undertake inspections in areas of difficult access
- A detailed knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
- Good level of IT skills including Microsoft Office
- Driving Licence (Desirable)
Essential Qualifications required by the Clerk of Works:
- CSCS for Health and Safety
Desirable Qualifications:
- Member of the Institute of Clerk of Works
- A recognised Building and Construction qualification to HND level or equivalent
Closing date and time: 12/06/2021 - 12pm
If you feel you have the skills and experience needed to become our Clerk of Works please click ‘Apply’ now to be directed to our careers page and complete your application. Please monitor your emails also during this time.
Peabody is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
NO AGENCY INTEREST.