Clerk of Works

We invite applications from highly qualified individuals to lead on capital works, project delivery, and Health & Safety during a significant period of development. Working closely with the Manager of Facilities and Estates, and supported by the Estates/Projects Coordinator, the postholder will provide both strategic leadership and hands-on operational delivery across the College’s capital projects and statutory compliance requirements.

The ideal candidate must be qualified in building surveying, construction management or similar and hold experience managing simultaneous multiple major projects across a site. Knowledge and experience of historic and listed buildings is essential. You will have a professional, detail-oriented approach to work, be an excellent problem-solver and be able to motivate and support team development. The role is aimed at individuals with an in-depth understanding of building pathology, construction practices, building regulations, industry standards and compliance.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, excellent benefits and conditions of employment, including a pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, car parking and use of College facilities.

Job Description/Person Specification

Additional Information

How to Apply. 

Please:

1. Complete our Application Form and Equal Opportunities Form.
2. Enclose your current Curriculum Vitae 
3. Send your completed application by email to the HR Department: recruitment@corpus.cam.ac.uk

Enquiries

Further enquiries about your application may be made by email to the HR Department: recruitment@corpus.cam.ac.uk

For an informal conversation about the role you may contact the Second Bursar (Simon Shinkfield) by email (second-bursar@corpus.cam.ac.uk) to organise a telephone conversation.    

Closing Date: noon on Wednesday 14 May 2026

No initial acknowledgement of the receipt of applications will be made but all applicants can expect to hear from the College shortly after the closing date for applications.

Please note that the closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

Interviews are expected to occur in week commencing 18 May 2026.

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