Job Description

• East Suffolk Council
• Address: East Suffolk House, Melton, Woodbridge IP12 1RT and Riverside, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 0EQ
• Salary: £35,412 - £38,220
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work, delivering essential local services and making a real difference to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We currently have an opportunity to join East Suffolk Council's Regulatory Compliance team as a Clerk of Works.

The role:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Clerk of Works Officer to join our Estates and Inspections team. This is a vital role ensuring all construction, refurbishment, and maintenance work across our housing stock are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest possible standard.

The successful candidate will act as the organisation’s on-site quality assurance representative, monitoring workmanship, materials, compliance, and progress across a wide range of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor construction and maintenance works to ensure they meet approved specifications, drawings, and quality standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections and provide detailed reports on progress, compliance, and any defects identified.
• Ensure that contractors adhere to health and safety requirements, legislation, method statements, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure our residents receive a value for money and high-quality service.
• Verify that materials used meet the required standards and are installed correctly.
• Liaise with contractors, project managers, and internal stakeholders to resolve site issues efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, actions, and communications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in the handover of completed works, ensuring all defects are addressed and documentation is complete.
• Provide technical advice and support to the compliance team where required.

What you will need:

You will be a detail-oriented professional with strong technical knowledge of construction processes, building regulations, and industry best practices. You will be comfortable ensuring compliance and quality, and challenging contractors diplomatically when required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Clerk of Works, site inspection, or construction quality assurance role.
• Strong understanding of building regulations, standards, and construction methods.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify defects and non-compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in IT systems, including report-writing tools and digital inspection platforms.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

Why work for us?

East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work (YouTube)

Here are some of the main benefits:

• Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 25 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays)

• Local government pension scheme

• Flexible working arrangements

• Learning and development tailored to your role

• A wide variety of staff support networks including access to health and wellbeing initiatives and programmes.

• Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services.
  

Find more information about what we offer in our benefits brochure (pdf)

To find out more

For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Jamie Winteron 07443 735981, or by emailing Jamie.Winter@eastsuffolk.gov.uk

Closing date: 17 April 2026

Interview date: to be confirmed

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the advert and the and Person Specification

Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx) Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted).

Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.

For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL).

East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk.

We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers.

To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0