Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Permanent, Full-Time, Clerk of Works (Housing) to join Southampton City Council in the Construction Project Delivery Service area.
We are looking for a confident and experienced Clerk of Works within the Built Environment to undertake a monitoring role in our Construction Projects Delivery service area. The successful candidate will be responsible for checking and monitoring of construction projects, with a focus on refurbishment and improvement housing schemes.
You will have substantial construction knowledge gained over a significant period within a trade or construction background, with specific responsibilities associated with Site Inspection. You will demonstrate the ability to monitor and inspect construction work to appropriate standards of quality, producing and maintaining clear accurate records of site inspections and observations.
The attached job description provides further details on the key accountabilities, responsibilities, and person specification for the role.
If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.
What we can offer you:
Salary: The salary band for this role is 41,771 - 46,141. The starting salary is 41,771 with annual progression through the salary bands.
Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.

• Excellent

with 16.8% employer contribution * Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)

• Generous holiday 25-31 days, based on role and service
• Flexible working options (role-dependent)
• Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
• Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
• Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
• Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
• Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

For further information on our benefits package please visit:
Please note: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the position please contact Lesley Kibler, Senior Project Lead - Construction Project Delivery, at
Recruitment contact details:
Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk
Tel: 023 8083 4033
For more information about SCC please visit
Follow us on social media for regular updates on our featured jobs and latest news.
Organisation
Southampton City Council
Service Area
Corporate Estate & Assets
Job Location
Civic Centre
Contract Length
Permanent
Work Hours
Full time 37 hours per week
Salary
41,771 - 46,414 per annum
Special Requirements
DBS will be required
Closing Date
12/10/2025
Job Reference
15984
Documents
(PDF, 166.25kb)

Skills Required