Job Description

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Estates & Capital Developments

Location:

Aston University Main Campus

Salary:

38,784 to 46,049 per annum

Grade:

Grade 08

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (24 months)

Basis:

Full Time

Closing Date:

23.59 hours BST on Friday 05 September 2025

Interview Date:

Wednesday 17 September 2025

Reference:

0566-25

Release Date:

Friday 22 August 2025


An exciting opportunity has arisen in our small, friendly client-side estates team for a Buildings Clerk of Works to manage the workmanship, quality, environmental standards and safety of construction activities for a range of building projects, whether new build or refurbishment on our city centre campus. The role holder will play a crucial role in the delivery of high-quality, sustainable construction and refurbishment projects, many funded by the Salix Grant.


As Clerk of Works, you'll be the on-site eyes and ears of our Project Managers, ensuring that all works meet our standards of safety, quality, compliance, and environmental responsibility. You will work across multiple projects, supervising on-site activities, identifying issues, and ensuring smooth handovers from contractor to university operations. You will need substantial previous experience as a Clerk of Works in buildings, including appropriate professional membership. The successful candidate must be PC literate, have experience with relevant digital reporting applications and be able to communicate effectively with stakeholders and contractors.


Please refer to Aston University benefits page where you can see how Aston recognises the contributions staff make and the comprehensive rewards and benefits packages available for staff.


For enquiries contact Christopher Geeves (c.geeves@aston.ac.uk) or Claire Evans (c.l.evans@aston.ac.uk) to arrange an informal discussion.

What we offer:

Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train. Excellent training and development opportunities. A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days. Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers. Great family-friendly policies. On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available. Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual's lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions.


Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston


We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.


If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk