Projects Delivery Unit is seeking an experienced and energetic Clerk of Works to work alongside its team of professionals to support the Council’s development portfolio.
The successful applicant will be based in Perceval House and working around the borough of Ealing and will need to be highly self-motivated and possessing a firm attention to detail.
This is a full-time and permanent post, substantively field based and with a minimum requirement of 2 days per week in the office.
The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Carry out inspections, checking and supervisory duties for a wide range of new build and building maintenance refurbishment projects, on local authority buildings.
- Providing timely reports and advice and keeping accurate records, prioritised for the rectification of building defects identified across a multi-project portfolio.
- Act as an ambassador for the Council’s Economy and Sustainability directorate, championing best practice.
Our Candidate
To be successful in this role you must have the following qualifications skills and experience. On your application form please please address all of the essential criteria listed in the personal specification.
- Degree qualified or equivalent through career demonstrable experience.
- MICWCI status of the Institute of Clerk Of Works and Construction Inspectorate or equivalent.
- Substantial Qualified experience post achieving MICWCI status.
- Be an effective communicator and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Be adaptable and have a flexible working style with ability to pick up and independently work through a range of different tasks across a number of projects.
- Have experience in working on medium and major construction projects of varied build types.
- Be up to date with the latest Building Regulations and construction practices.
Your Borough
Located in the heart of West London, Ealing comprises seven distinct town centres – Ealing, Southall, Hanwell, Acton, Northolt, Perivale and Greenford. Each of these areas has unique characteristics, and together they form one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in Britain. Ealing also has a strong economic centre with more than 130,000 businesses, of which nearly 3,000 are food businesses.
Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.
You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.
It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.
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Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.
We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.
Please note all applications will be determined on merit.
Interview dates: w/c 09/06/2025
