Clerk of Works
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,792.00 to £44,367.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 37792 - 44367 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 November 2025 |
| Location: | Perth, PH2 0PA |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | OCT20253785 |
Summary
Job Title: Clerk of WorksLocation: Hybrid (offices based in Dundee, Perth & West Dunbartonshire)Hours: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri)Salary: £37,792 - £44,367 per annum (+ Car allowance)Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 2nd November Interview Date: W/C 10th November An opportunity to make a positive impact on peoples’ lives and communityCaledonia Housing Association is one of Scotland’s leading social housing providers and has been recognised as one of the top UK Housing Associations to work for, with the vision of providing “Homes and Services that make life better”. In 2024 our Agile for Everyone model was recognised with a national Cultural Transformation award and in 2025 we were awarded Housing Association of the Year.We are committed to providing high quality affordable housing, building new homes and transforming customer services. Caledonia Housing Group provide services to approximately 5,300 homes and in excess of 2,300 private owners across 8 local authority areas. About the roleWe have launched an ambitious programme of business transformation that puts our customers’ needs first. This is an exciting time to join Caledonia as part of our Operations directorate with involvement in both new build development projects and planned and cyclical maintenance projects. We will also be commencing our de-carbonisation agenda which will include energy improvement projects for our existing homes. Key ResponsibilitiesManaging the performance of contractors and suppliers delivering Asset Management & Development contracts, such as planned replacement programmes, cyclical maintenance works, new build housing projects and major refurbishments, in relation to contract progress and quality of completed worksMonitoring and controlling delegated expenditure in line with budget provision, and efficiencies are achieved through service improvementCollaboration with other teams to deliver Asset related functions and provide technical support to non-technical colleagues Delivering high levels of customer care throughout project stages ranging from inception through to completionEnsure adherence to Group policies, Health & Safety, and planning and building regulations and standardsSupport the tender process, ensuring the Group’s development and planned maintenance contracts are designed and constructed to the highest possible standard The Successful Applicant:To be successful in this role, you will have a construction background with the ability to carry out the clerking role for a wide range of maintenance, investment and construction projects. You will have technical construction knowledge and legal knowledge of building standards, CIRSE and Technical Bulletins. Ideally you will have an HNC in Building/Quantity Surveying or equivalent, or a Member of the Institute of Clerk of Works.Candidates must have a working knowledge of building services, in particular heating, ventilation, communal heating systems and low carbon technologies. Previous supervisory, quality control and monitoring experience is required. Flexibility is key to this role as there is a requirement to be involved in the quality monitoring of a wide range of projects.You will have the ability to work on several projects simultaneously as well as liaise closely with key stakeholders and other departments directly affected by the works. You will ensure that the association follows the appropriate legislation including current Health & Safety legislation.A full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential for this role. A place where everyone can thriveThe Clerk of Works is a Hybrid Role, which means you will work flexibly from a range of sites including; working from home, at Caledonia Group Offices (based in Dundee, Perth or West Dunbartonshire), or on a mobile basis to be near customers or assets. Travel throughout our areas of operation will be required for this role.Supporting the health and wellbeing of our people, and an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued is fundamental to who we are.As a Caledonia Housing Group employee, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including:36 days annual leave (increasing with service)Sector leading pension scheme, matched up to 12% by usFREE membership of a healthcare cash plan, including cover for dependentsPaid Volunteering Day Car allowanceSalary sacrifice schemes for pension, electric vehicle leasing & cycle to workEmployee Counselling ServiceEnhanced benefits for maternity, paternity and adoption leave Come and join us!Please click on the ‘Apply’ link or visit the ‘Join Us’ section of our website www.caledoniaha.co.uk. Caledonia strives for equality of opportunity in all its activities and encourages applicants from all sections of the community.The Group actively encourages the recruitment of staff with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments at all stages of the recruitment process as required.A registered charity no: SC013988.