Clerk of Works / Asset Manager - Capital Projects
📍 Edinburgh
💰 Circa £40,000 - £48,000 (DOE)
🕐 Full-time | Temporary or Permanent

We are working with a respected housing organisation who are delivering a growing capital investment programme and are looking to appoint a Clerk of Works / Asset Manager to support the delivery of projects across their portfolio.

This is a key role providing independent technical oversight of capital works, ensuring projects are delivered to the required standards, on time and within budget.

The Role

You will act as the organisation's on-site representative, providing quality assurance and holding contractors and consultants to account.

Key responsibilities include:

Inspecting works on site to ensure quality and compliance

Monitoring progress against programme and specifications

Identifying defects, risks and non-compliance

Attending site and project meetings with contractors and consultants

Reviewing contractor payments and variations

Supporting cost control and budget monitoring

Maintaining detailed inspection records and reports

What we're looking for

Experience in a Clerk of Works, Site Manager, Technical Officer or similar role

Strong knowledge of construction methods and building regulations

Experience overseeing contractors on capital projects

Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications

Good understanding of cost control and project delivery

Confident communicator, able to challenge where required

Experience within social housing or public sector projects would be advantageous.

What's on offer

Opportunity to work across a varied project portfolio

Autonomy within a technical role

Flexible, hybrid working

Long Term Opportunity - Temp to PermThis is a great opportunity for someone looking to play a key role in delivering high-quality housing projects and ensuring strong standards are maintained across the portfolio.

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