Job Description

Are you an experienced Clerk of Works? Why not join us and play an important role in our Development Team. This role is an integral part of our development programme, ensuring the quality of Aster's new build homes during construction, at practical completion and the end of the defect's liability period.



You will have regular site visits (preferably weekly or at least at key stages) to ensure that building work is being carried out in accordance with the statutory requirements, the specification and the conditions of the contract.



You will be inspecting and reporting on progress, quality of workmanship, passive fire stopping installations and key stage works. This will enable you to discuss with the project team any issues that require further attention or remediation.



You will be working with both internal and external teams including (but not limited to) the Senior Clerk of Works, Internal Agents and Project Managers and Surveyors. You will be expected to maintain and develop relationships with these parties as well as the Site Management team and External Agents.



You will have proven experience in a technical site-based role, so will be able to demonstrate experience of working on residential construction projects of various sizes.



You will have a good working knowledge of building / technical practices as well as related legislation and health & safety issues.



You'll be educated to Level 3 or equivalent in a construction related subject. You will hold a CSCS card and will have the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications, with demonstrable skills in identifying potential issues with the quality of construction.



You'll be out and about across our sites, so you'll require a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes. You will be suitably based in Dorset, Somerset or Wiltshire and the role will cover these regions along with Hampshire, Berkshire and Gloucestershire.



We invest in our colleagues because we know if they have a better day at work, the service our customers receive will be better. The Aster Offer is our offer to our colleagues to ensure they have a great day at work and includes things like:



Flexible working - whilst some roles need to be carried out in a specific place at a specific time, where possible we encourage our colleagues to work to their own schedule at a location that suits them, their team and our business' needs A focus on colleague wellbeing - workshops, an employee assistance programme offering counselling and support, mental health training and a health cash plan We invest in colleagues' careers and development through our leader and colleague development frameworks Defined Contribution Pension and attached life assurance Volunteering hours available to all colleagues to enable them to give back Savings at cinemas, gyms, holidays, days out, various shops and eateries and lots more Enhanced leave We celebrate colleagues who go above and beyond with a range of personalised recognition initiatives, and monthly and annual awards.

Ready to apply?

To apply, please use information provided in the advert and role profile to let us know why you'd be good for the job. Please submit a copy of your up-to-date CV along with a supporting statement.



We create an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and believe that creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.



Aster is not a sponsorship organisation and all candidates will be required to verify their right to work in the UK prior to commencement of employment with the Aster Group & it's subsidiary brands.



The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.


If you'd like any support please contact the Recruitment Team on

recruitment@aster.co.uk

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