Moat Homes
Clerk of Works
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Clerk of Works
Location: Hybrid – working between our Mariner House, Dartford office, out on site and your home
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £49,365 - £61,706 per annum plus a Car Allowance of £2,411 per annum (salary is offered dependent on experience)
Hours: 35 per week
Help us set the standard for quality homes – and transform the customer experience.
At Moat, we don’t just build homes, we create places where people feel safe, proud and supported. As we continue to grow our development programme, we’re looking for an experienced and passionate Clerk of Works to play a pivotal role in ensuring our new homes are delivered to the highest possible standards.
This is an opportunity to take real ownership, influence quality from the ground up, and be the trusted expert that ensures every detail is right before customers receive their keys.
Why this role matters
As our Clerk of Works, you’ll be the quality champion across our new build schemes. You’ll work at the heart of the Development Project Team, collaborating closely with developers, contractors, project managers and our New Homes Customer Care colleagues. Your work will have a direct and visible impact on build quality, programme delivery and most importantly, customer satisfaction.
If you enjoy being on site, problem-solving and taking pride in delivering exceptional homes, this role offers genuine influence and professional fulfilment.
What You’ll Be Accountable For
- Setting, coordinating and monitoring the quality of workmanship across allocated new build projects
- Carrying out regular site inspections, ensuring materials, workmanship and methods meet specifications, Building Regulations and manufacturers’ guidance
- Monitoring contractor performance against programme, labour levels and KPIs, flagging risks early to protect delivery targets
- Reviewing pre-construction and construction phase drawings to ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Employer’s Requirements, funding standards and buildability requirements
- Ensuring a consistent, high-quality inspection and reporting service is delivered across all sites using agreed templates
- Leading on the snagging process, carrying out rigorous inspections and ensuring issues are resolved prior to handover
- Supporting the post-completion defects management process, working closely with the New Homes Customer Care Team to deliver a smooth customer journey
- Attending site progress meetings and contributing professional insight to project discussions
- Identifying trends, sharing learning and driving continuous improvement in quality, processes and specifications
- Maintaining accurate inspection records in line with data governance, legislation and best practice
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For further information on this role, please view our job description here: clerk-of-works.pdf
What We’re Looking For
- Significant experience as a Clerk of Works or in Site Management within new build housing
- Strong working knowledge of current building legislation, NHBC standards and Building Regulations (current and emerging)
- Proven experience in quality assurance and improvement within a construction environment
- A relevant professional qualification such as CIOB, ICWCI, or equivalent (or working towards membership)
- Excellent understanding of construction health & safety
- Confident use of IT systems for inspection reporting and communication
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, with the ability to travel regionally
About Us
Moat is a housing association in the South East of England, owning and managing over 20,000 homes across London, Kent, Essex, and Sussex. We're more than just a housing provider; we're a community focused organisation dedicated to creating positive change in the lives of our customers and the neighbourhoods we serve.
As one of the Homes England delivery partners, we develop around 600 new homes every year. Our team of over 450 passionate professionals are committed to providing high quality, affordable homes, and excellent services to our customers.
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Our values
- Own it: We take responsibility for our actions and deliver on our promises.
- Better together: We believe in the power of collaboration to achieve greater outcomes.
- Lead by example: We set high standards and inspire others through our commitment to excellence.
- Be the change: We embrace innovation and proactively address challenges.
Why join Moat?
As An Experienced Professional, You'll Have The Opportunity To
- Make a real impact in our communities.
- Work with a supportive and passionate team.
- Enjoy competitive salaries and generous leave.
- Benefit from numerous personal and professional development opportunities.
- Work in a hybrid way that allows you to work from our spacious Dartford office (or other regional offices including Maldon, Pollards Hill and Ashford) some days a week while also giving you the flexibility to work from home or another location that suits your needs.
Our commitment to creating a positive work environment has earned us recognition as one of 'The Sunday Times Best Places to Work' in 2025.
For more info, check out our employee benefits video here: Our employee benefits: what we can offer you
How To Apply
If you're excited about a new challenge and want to help us at Moat, we want to hear from you! Please visit our website to fill out the online application form by 11pm on Monday 27 July 2026. If we’d like to invite you for an interview, we’ll reach out via email.
If shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview on Monday 10 August 2026.
It’s really important that you provide as much detail as possible in your application. We’re keen to understand your interest in the role and how you meet the requirements, so please make full use of the spaces provided to tell us about your experience, skills, and what makes you a great fit for our team.
If you require any additional adjustments to the recruitment process, please email peopleservices@moat.co.uk
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