Job Description

About the role

Now is an exciting time to join our Development Team as we set out to create 1,500 affordable homes in the next five years in Plymouth and the wider areas.


We're on the lookout for

two Development Clerk of Works Surveyors

who are experienced and knowledgeable in new builds. You'll play a key role in ensuring our properties meet the highest standards, advising on design, specification, and quality.

If you want to:

Be part of exciting new build projects? Make a real impact in communities? Enjoy a supportive team culture that values work-life balance where we prioritise a healthy work-life balance, ensuring you have the flexibility and support to thrive both professionally and personally? Be part of the team that build a better future?

Now is the time to join Plymouth Community Homes.

Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who:

Has experience inspecting the work, skills, expertise, quality and safety of work on construction sites Has experience carrying out site inspections and checking that building plans are being followed correctly Has a good working knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC requirements, planning procedures and other building related legislation and standards. Has demonstrable experience working with key stakeholders including residents, internal departments, regulators and warranty providers. Is highly organised, with good planning skills and the proven ability to meet key targets and deadlines. Is willing to travel around Cornwall and Devon for inspections.

About Plymouth Community Homes

We are the city's largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we're aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.


With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.

What we can offer you:

Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time and hybrid working Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities. The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling Free annual flu vaccination Cycle to Work scheme The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones It's fun to work here- we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons

To Apply:

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our application form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.


For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jamie Southcott, Development Quality Manager on 07584 490492.


This post is not suitable for job share.


Shortlisting Date: 13th May 2025


Interview Date: 20th May 2025


If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.


We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.

Living and Working in Plymouth