Clerk of Works / Building Inspector

Clerk of Works / Building Inspector

£36,142 per annum

South Wimbledon

Permanent, Full Time

At Evolve Housing + Support, we are committed to maintaining safe, high-quality homes for our residents. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Repairs Inspector to join our Property Services Team.

This is a key technical role responsible for delivering a comprehensive and high-quality surveying service, with a strong focus on Mechanical Electrical (M&E) works, responsive repairs, voids, and damp & mould programmes. You will carry out pre- and post-inspections, manage works in progress, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and support the effective delivery of contracts.

You will work closely with colleagues across Property Services and Housing, supporting our front-line teams and contributing to excellent customer outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver pre- and post-inspections of responsive repairs, void works, and damp & mould cases

Diagnose repairs, prepare detailed specifications and raise works orders using NHF Schedule of Rates

Supervise and monitor M&E works to ensure quality, compliance, and value for money

Manage works through to completion, including quality control and invoice sign-off

Ensure all works comply with statutory, regulatory and health & safety requirements

Maintain accurate records within housing management and stock condition systems

Contribute to contractor performance monitoring and contract compliance

Lead on investigating and resolving property-related complaints

Support procurement activities, tender analysis and administration of JCT minor works contracts

Participate in out-of-hours rota where required

What We’re Looking For

Essential

Electrical qualification – minimum City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (or equivalent)

Experience supervising and inspecting Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) works

Experience in social housing property services, particularly pre/post inspection of repairs and voids

Experience managing damp and mould work programmes

Strong knowledge of health & safety in repairs and maintenance services

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage workload, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines

IT literate, including Microsoft Office and housing management systems

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use

Desirable

Experience working within the social housing sector

Knowledge of JCT minor works contracts

Experience working in a challenging, fast-paced environment

In return, we can offer you:

Over 6 weeks holiday per annum (rising with service)

Buy or sell up to one weeks holiday per annum

Employee paid DBS checks

Occupational sick pay

Employer contributory pension scheme

4 x Life Assurance

Medical Cash Back Plan

Yulife Employee Assistance & Rewards Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Full training and induction programme

About us

Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, providing housing and support to over 1,300 people each year.

Our aim is to help children, young people and adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to become independent and resilient. We believe in building on people’s strengths, aspirations and goals to help them break the cycle of homelessness.

We offer a programme of support tailored to meet people’s individual needs, including housing, employment and skills training, mentoring and counselling. We work with young parents and children at risk of exclusion to build the skills and resilience that can help prevent homelessness. We campaign to end street homelessness. We build affordable homes to help people move on to an independent life