Clerk Of Works in Cardiff, South Glamorgan

Clerk of Works – Housing Association

Location:            Cardiff / Greater Cardiff Area
Salary:                £40,000 – £45,000
Benefits:             Generous Annual Leave, Excellent Pension Scheme
Job Type:            Permanent

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced construction professional to join a well-established housing association in South Wales as a Clerk of Works.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager or existing Clerk of Works looking to move into a client-side position with an organisation offering excellent job security, benefits and long-term career prospects.

Working directly for the housing association, you’ll play a key role in overseeing the quality of construction, refurbishment and maintenance works delivered by external contractors across its housing portfolio.

The position offers a varied workload covering new-build social housing, planned maintenance, refurbishment, void properties and improvement programmes throughout the Greater Cardiff area.

Rather than managing the day-to-day running of construction sites, you’ll be representing the client, ensuring contractors deliver works to the required standards, specifications and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake regular site inspections across new-build, refurbishment and maintenance projects.
• Monitor the quality of workmanship delivered by external contractors.
• Ensure construction works comply with drawings, specifications, building regulations and contractual requirements.
• Identify defects, poor workmanship and non-compliant works.
• Monitor contractor performance and report on progress, quality and outstanding issues.
• Undertake snagging inspections and oversee the resolution of defects.
• Inspect completed void refurbishment and planned maintenance works.
• Liaise with contractors, site managers, project managers and internal housing teams.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, photographic reports and progress updates.
• Support the successful handover of completed properties.
• Ensure works are completed to a high standard, delivering value for money and quality homes for residents.

About You

We’re particularly interested in speaking with experienced Site Managers looking to make the move into a client-side role.

You don’t necessarily need previous Clerk of Works experience, provided you have a strong technical construction background and a good understanding of residential construction.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience working as a Site Manager, Assistant Site Manager, Clerk of Works or similar construction professional.
• A strong background in residential construction, social housing, refurbishment or maintenance.
• Excellent knowledge of construction methods, materials and workmanship standards.
• The ability to identify defects and challenge contractors professionally.
• A good understanding of building regulations and construction health and safety.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A practical, hands-on approach and excellent attention to detail.
• A full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer?

• £40,000 – £45,000 salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent pension scheme
• Permanent, secure employment with an established housing association.
• Opportunity to move away from traditional main contracting into a client-side position.
• Varied workload across new-build housing, refurbishment and maintenance.
• Excellent long-term career prospects within a respected organisation.

Why Consider This Role?

For an experienced Site Manager who enjoys the technical and quality aspects of construction but is looking for a change from traditional site management, this could be an ideal next step.

You’ll have the opportunity to use your construction knowledge in a client-side capacity, working across multiple projects and helping deliver high-quality homes throughout South Wales.

To apply or discuss the opportunity confidentially, please contact Foresight Search