Clerk of Works

Job description

We are recruiting a Clerk of Works at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37
Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term until 31st March 2027
Location: Penallta House
Team: Private Sector Housing

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation.

We pay an attractive salary of £32,578 - £35,570 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Join a supportive and forward-thinking team delivering essential housing improvement and adaptation services across the borough. This is a varied and rewarding role offering the opportunity to manage impactful projects that directly improve residents' quality of life. The post provides flexible working arrangements, competitive salary, generous annual leave, and access to local government pension benefits.

You will work across major adaptation schemes, housing grants, and renewal projects, gaining valuable experience in contract management, customer engagement, and partnership working. Ideal for a motivated and proactive professional seeking a meaningful role with the opportunity to make a visible difference within the community while supporting vulnerable residents.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• A relevant Level 3 qualification on the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales. For example, ONC/BTech/NVQ Level 3 in Building Construction.
• The ability to undertake risk assessments and to apply responsibilities as laid down in the Health and Safety at Work etc Act and in the Council's own policies.
• Extensive post qualification experience.
• Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business / work purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings and visit clients at their home.

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Graham Heath on 01443 811385 or email [email protected]

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact [email protected] for further information.

Caerphilly County Borough Council does not receive applications submitted via the StudySmarter website. All applications must be submitted through our official Council website.