Clerk of Works

Scottish Borders Housing Association Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in the UK is seeking a Clerk of Works to oversee construction quality and compliance across projects in the Scottish Borders. In this full-time role, you will conduct site inspections, build relationships with contractors, and ensure homes meet high standards before handover. Required qualifications include an HND/C in Building and significant experience in the construction field. The position offers a competitive salary between £37,422 and £41,335 plus benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Good pension scheme

Qualifications

• Significant construction and property experience.
• Experience in inspecting workmanship.
• A full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out regular site inspections meeting SBHA's standards.
• Oversee health and safety compliance on-site.
• Coordinate handovers of defect‑free homes.

Skills

Construction and property experience

Strong communication skills

IT skills

Knowledge of affordable housing delivery

Collaborative approach

Attention to quality and detail

Education

HND/C or equivalent in Building

Job description

This application requires candidates to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please ensure you have these prepared before starting your application. Your full employment history, qualifications, and details of how you meet the essential criteria for this post are required. For further information, please see the Guidance for Applicants page on our career site.

Clerk of Works

Salary: £37,422 – £41,335 per year

Location: Selkirk Office, with travel across the Scottish Borders

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 16 January 2026

Are you a construction professional who takes pride in quality, collaboration and making a difference to people’s lives? Join Scottish Borders Housing Association as our Clerk of Works and play a key role in delivering our £77 million development programme, creating 300 new homes across the Scottish Borders by 2028.

What you’ll do:

• Carry out regular site inspections, ensuring all works meet SBHA's high standard and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong relationships with contractors and colleagues, fostering a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Oversee health and safety compliance, reporting and resolving issues swiftly.
• Coordinate handovers, ensuring homes are defect‑free and ready for tenants.
• Represent SBHA at meetings, with residents and during inspections.

What you’ll bring:

• HND/C or equivalent in Building (or substantial relevant experience).
• Significant construction and property experience.
• A keen eye for quality and detail, with a commitment to excellence.
• Experience in inspecting workmanship.
• Strong communication and IT skills.
• Knowledge of affordable housing delivery
• A collaborative, proactive approach and a full UK driving licence.

Please view the job description using the link below to view the complete person specification before applying.

Benefits of Working for SBHA:

Being part of the SBHA team, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including a competitive salary, flexible working, generous annual leave and a good pension scheme. You will be part of a team that is interested in your wellbeing and development, and work in an environment where you can flourish.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying, please read through our guidance for applicants available through the menu bar and view the full job description and person specification for the Clerk of Works role before submitting your application. Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates clearly how you meet all the essential criteria for the role.

Scottish Borders Housing Association is not a licensed sponsor under the appropriate UK Government regulations and as such, does not invite applications from, nor engage in sponsoring, oversees applicants who do not already have the right to live and /or work in the UK. The Association will not engage in any enquiries or enter into negotiations from individuals or Agents in this regard.