Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Permanent, Full Time, Mechanical Clerk of Works to join Southampton City Council (SCC) in the Asset Management Team.
About the team:
You will join the Risk & Compliance team at a time of significant change with an ambitious improvement programme underway.
About the role:

• Oversee and monitor gas and mechanical installation, servicing, and maintenance works to ensure full legislative and technical compliance.
• Supervise contractor performance, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date compliance data, records, and certification for audit and assurance purposes.
• Support the implementation of new legislation, policies, and best practice in mechanical and statutory compliance.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders to promote safe, compliant, and efficient building management.

For further information about this role please view the job description.
About you:
You will have:

• Recognised qualification in Heating & Ventilation or a related mechanical discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge of domestic and commercial gas and mechanical systems, including general engineering practices.
• Proven experience supervising contractors and managing compliance in mechanical installation or maintenance projects.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to work with compliance databases.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with tenants, contractors, and council officers.

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 to 46,141 per annum. 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:
Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the Mechanical Clerk of Works please contact James Bate on james.bate@southampton.gov.uk.
Recruitment contact details:
Email:
Tel: 023 8083 4033
For more information about SCC please visit
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Organisation
Southampton City Council
Service Area
Housing
Job Location
Civic Centre, Southampton City Council, Civic Centre Rd, Southampton SO14 7LY
Contract Length
Permanent
Work Hours
Full time, 37 hours per week
Salary
41,771 to 46,141 per annum
Special Requirements
DBS Check required
Closing Date
13/11/2025
Job Reference
16137
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