Job Description

Job Overview

We are searching for a reliable and competent clerk of works to join a busy traditional Estate team in Charlestown, Fife. The role will focus on implementing and delivering maintenance, compliance & improvements across the Estate portfolio including traditional farmhouses and cottages, small-scale commercial properties and the wider estate including agricultural land, pathways, private road network. Improvement works will be undertaken in line with the Estate strategy combined with wider government targets including energy performance upgrades.

The role will involve working together with the Estate Factors & Estate workers.

Responsibilities

Specify repairs & improvements across property portfolio and general estate, Instructing estate workers and third-party contractors when necessary. Instruct, inspect & sign-off compliance works as required Inspect & monitor completed works, ensuring completion to expected standard. Co-ordinate and review quotes from third party contractors Manage H&S of all instructed works including construction phase plans & CDM compliance Responsible to instruct works up to an agreed value without additional authorisation Sign off invoices for completed works Work within a property maintenance budget Assist with schedule preparation of planned maintenance and repairs Accompany property inspections Liaise with contractors on snagging Shared monitoring & management of capital projects with Estate Factor. Liaise with statutory stakeholders to ensure that all works are compliant with necessary permissions Supervising Estate workers and third-party contractors on site Management of Estate tools & materials including vehicles by co-ordinating repairs, services etc

E

xperience & Skill

Essential

Experience in the maintenance & monitoring of a mixture of property types, including traditional constructions & conservation Excellent organisational and prioritising ability Excellent communication skills Eye for detail Positive and pro-active approach with ability to work as a team and as an individual Full clean UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
Desirable

Practical experience in one or more trades
Schedule

The schedule for the role has not been finalised, as it will be dependent on the successful candidate. The position is part-time, ranging from 14 to 21 hours per week. It is expected that these hours will be spread across five days with shorter shifts or concentrated into two or three days with longer working hours.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 14,000.00-22,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 14 - 21 per week

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2025