Braintree - Property
Eastlight Community Homes, Braintree, CM77 8FG

Newbuild Clerk

Salary: £41,033 per annum + £2,200 car allowance
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Mon 15 Sep 2025 - 10:59 pm UTC
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Newbuild Clerk

Working Pattern

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8:30 - 17:00
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8:30 - 17:00
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8:30 - 17:00
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8:30 - 17:00
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8:30 - 16:30
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Agencies

Eastlight’s current agency PSL is at capacity, so we will not be able to consider candidate applications introduced by agencies outside of our selected suppliers.

Who We Are

Eastlight Community Homes is proud to be the largest community gateway social housing provider in the country. Together with our residents and communities, we create safe, affordable homes and neighbourhoods that people are proud to live in.

The Role

We are seeking a Newbuild Clerk (Clerk of Works) to join our Surveying Team on a full-time, permanent basis!

You will play a key role in ensuring our residential property developments are delivered to the highest standards, monitoring construction progress, overseeing snagging and defects, and ensuring full compliance with building regulations and specifications. You will produce clear clerking reports, attend site meetings, and provide practical solutions to maintain quality across all projects.

We are looking for an experienced professional with a background in building surveying or domestic newbuild construction. The ideal candidate would have strong technical knowledge, an eye for detail, and a clear understanding of building regulations, industry standards, and defect identification. Knowledge of the Decent Homes Standard, HHSRS, and site safety practices is vital, alongside strong communication skills and the ability to work confidently with contractors, consultants, and colleagues.

Benefits and Compensation

To demonstrate our commitment to you, we have developed a sector leading total rewards package:

  • £41,033 per annum + £2,200 car allowance 
  • Permanent, Full-time contract (37h p/w)
  • Group stakeholder pension plan (Eastlight will double, up to 5% of the employee’s contribution - Employee 5% + Eastlight 10% = Total 15%)
  •  30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Annual wellbeing grant of £200 per annum – Subject to eligibility
  • Trailblazing family leave (Maternity, Paternity and Adoption – 12 weeks full pay/6 weeks half pay) – Subject to eligibility
  • A BHSF healthcare cash plan, life assurance
  • Formal qualifications and paid professional membership

Next Steps

At Eastlight we support, develop, and invest in our people, together creating a culture where people love to work. There has never been a better time to join us! Click the link below to submit your CV and personal statement.

Eastlight Community Homes is a disability confident leader and equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse culture, which is why we encourage applications from everyone. If you require any support with the application process, please contact recruitment@eastlighthomes.co.uk

Eastlight Community Homes are unable to provide Visa Sponsorship.

Any internal applications from employees whose roles are formally at risk will be given priority consideration for this position in accordance with our redeployment process.

Important Dates

Closing Date: 15 September 2025 @23:59

Interview Date: Interviews are expected to be held on 29 September 2025 via Microsoft Teams.

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Newbuild Clerk
Salary: £41,033 per annum + £2,200 car allowance
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
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