Clerk of Works, Pullar House, Perth - PKC11951

Job Description

Clerk of Works - PKC11951
£34,331 - £37,878
Pullar House, Perth

Perth & Kinross Council's Property (Housing) are recruiting a Clerk of Works. The post will form an integral part of the Housing Capital Project & New Build Team.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide a comprehensive Clerk of Works service involving the supervision of construction, refurbishment and conversion projects to improve the quality and quantity of the Council's property assets.

It is envisaged that the post will focus on the completion of new housing developments and the delivery of Capital improvements programmes to refurbish and improve the energy efficiency of the Council's existing housing stock, however Clerk of Works supervision will also form part of the role of the successful applicant.

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.

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We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.

The Individual

The successful applicant will:

 - Have previous experience of working on building and refurbishment projects in a housing, construction or property maintenance environment with a track record of successful project delivery. 

 - Have experience of site supervision/quality management with an excellent knowledge of building construction, technology and services. 

 - Be familiar with quality management processes and have experience of working with contract documentation such as drawings, programmes and specifications.

 - Be an excellent communicator and have experience of working with Microsoft IT packages and a sound knowledge of the CDM Regulations 2015.

 - Have a Building Trades Qualification at a minimum of an ONC/OND level.

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post requires you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Richard Welch, Team Leader at RWelch@pkc.gov.uk

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees.  One should be your current or most recent employer.

Please APPLY ONLINE.  Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross.  If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post.  This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.  You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender. 

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists.  Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer.  In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.  Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

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What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.