Quality Inspector

Summary of Position

The post holder will be joining an experienced, specialist new build housing contractor, who have a strong pipeline of projects. Capitalising on their growing reputation, expanding client base and strong position, in the development of single family through to multi-family high-rise properties.

As the business expands and the need for ensuring compliance grows, it has been identified that a role focusing on Construction Quality is essential. As a Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for overseeing Quality on our projects in and around Manchester and Leeds.

Primary Responsibilities

• Working within the Quality Team and supporting SHEQ, Technical and Construction teams to determine compliance against internal and external requirements.
• Direct working relationships with Building Control & Warranty Inspectors.
• Developing a schedule of critical compliance audit checks.
• Alongside the site teams, manage ITP, Quality & Benchmark inspections.
• Raise Non-Conformity and manage the close-out of any associated corrective actions.
• Track progress against containment and corrective action providing KPI output of progress.
• Assist in the process of finding innovative and economical detail improvements to drive quality and reduce cost.
• To promote a right first-time culture on site to prevent delays, re-work, and re-visits.
• Maintain an awareness of current material and construction legislation & research.
• Keep up to date with the latest technological advances, giving recommendations or warnings as appropriate.
• Propose/discuss any remedial actions required with the project team.

Qualifications & Training

• Construction related degree or diploma. (preferred not essential)
• Professional membership of (MCIOB/MCABE/MICWCI). (preferred not essential)
• Relevant Construction Skills Certificate Card
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Valid UK driving Licence.

Experience

• Extensive work experience within the construction industry.

• Minimum of 5 years experience in similar role.
• Knowledge of both Single Family and Highrise projects.

Qualities

• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Positive, self-motivated, and able to work autonomously/remotely on several projects at once.
• Ability to monitor and check works or information and plan time and resources efficiently even under the pressure of multiple demands.
• Able to build good relationships at all levels, externally and internally.

• Company pension

• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Wellness Programmes
• 26 days holiday allowance
• Bike to work scheme