Clerk of Works Director

Are you an experienced construction professional with a strong background in residential delivery, looking to step into a Clerk of Works Director role within a consultancy that plays a major part in building affordable homes across the UK?

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected construction consultancy whose work is heavily focused on the delivery of affordable housing schemes for housing associations, registered providers and developers. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for someone who has progressed from the tools into site management and is now looking to apply their technical expertise in a quality‑focused, client‑side environment.

If you have hands-on construction experience, a deep understanding of how homes are built, and a passion for improving build quality and compliance, we would like to hear from you.

The Role

As Clerk of Works Director, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of affordable housing projects across the region. Working closely with clients, contractors and development teams, you will provide independent quality assurance, monitor workmanship, and ensure that homes are delivered safely, compliantly and in line with specifications.

This role is ideally suited to a construction professional who has worked their way up from the tools, moved into site management, and now wants to transition into a role focused on inspection, standards and client representation. You will be joining a consultancy known for its collaborative culture, strong sector reputation and long-standing relationships with housing providers.

As Clerk of Works Director, your key responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out regular site inspections to monitor build quality, compliance and adherence to specifications.
• Identifying defects, reporting issues promptly and ensuring corrective actions are completed to a high standard.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical documents to ensure works are delivered in line with client expectations.
• Providing clear, accurate and timely reports to clients, highlighting progress, risks and areas requiring attention.
• Building strong working relationships with site teams, contractors and client representatives.
• Supporting the delivery of affordable housing schemes by ensuring homes meet required standards, regulations and employer’s requirements.
• Acting as a trusted technical advisor, using your practical background to challenge workmanship where necessary.
• Contributing to continuous improvement across the consultancy’s Clerk of Works service.

The Team

Our client is a well-established construction consultancy offering quantity surveying, employer’s agent, project management, Clerk of Works and advisory services. With around 75% of their turnover generated through affordable housing delivery, they are a trusted partner to housing associations, registered providers and developers across the region.

Their team is known for its technical expertise, collaborative approach and commitment to delivering high-quality homes. With a strong pipeline of repeat business and long-standing client relationships, they offer a stable and supportive environment with clear opportunities for progression.

The Person

To be considered for this Clerk of Works Director role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• A background working on residential construction sites, ideally progressing from the tools into site management.
• Strong technical knowledge of materials, trades, construction methods and quality standards.
• Experience delivering or overseeing housing projects, with an understanding of affordable housing requirements.
• Confidence in identifying defects, challenging workmanship and ensuring corrective actions are completed.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple schemes simultaneously.
• A genuine passion for improving build quality and ensuring homes are delivered safely and compliantly.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to high standards.

This is a standout opportunity to join a consultancy with a strong reputation in the affordable housing sector, offering long-term career development and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the quality of new homes.

The package includes:

• Competitive salary (£75,000 - £85,000)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Clear progression opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Generous holiday allowance and enhanced pension
• Exposure to high-profile affordable housing projects across the region

Apply Now – Clerk of Works Director Jobs in the East Midlands

Ready to take the next step in your construction career and move into a role focused on quality, compliance and client-side assurance?

Apply today and, if successful, we will be in touch within 48 hours to share full details about the role, the consultancy and the projects you will be supporting.

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