About this role
Quality Manager
Location: London
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permeant
Salary: £56,500 - £60,000
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Quality professional to join a leading housing provider, supporting the delivery of major remediation, cladding and fire safety projects across a residential portfolio. This role will focus on quality assurance, defect management, inspections, contractor performance and compliance, ensuring work is delivered to the highest standards whilst maintaining a strong focus on resident satisfaction and building safety.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out regular site inspections across remediation, cladding, and fire safety projects.Review drawings, specifications and technical information, identifying defects, risks, and areas of non-compliance.Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance, ensuring works are delivered to the required quality standards.Produce detailed inspection reports, photographic records, and project updates for key stakeholders.Identify, record and report construction defects, snagging items and non-compliant works.Manage pre-handover inspections, snagging programmes and quality control processes.Support the resolution of latent defects by providing technical advice and recommendations.Monitor outstanding Fire Risk Assessment actions and support fire safety compliance activities.Attend project, design, site and resident meetings, providing technical input and quality assurance guidance.Liaise with contractors, consultants, project managers, and residents to resolve issues and improve project outcomes.Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, health and safety requirements, specifications and contractual obligations.Support the wider Special Projects team with reporting, administration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have:
Experience as a Construction Quality Manager, Clerk of Works, Site Inspector, Defects Surveyor, or similar quality/compliance-focused position.Experience inspecting construction, remediation, cladding, or fire safety projects from inception through to completion.Strong knowledge of construction methods, quality standards, and statutory compliance requirements.Ability to review and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contract documentation.Experience undertaking site inspections, snagging reviews and quality audits.Knowledge of fire safety, building defects and remedial construction works.Experience working with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders.Strong report writing, record keeping, and communication skills.Good understanding of health and safety legislation within a construction environment.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and site visits.Qualification in Building, Construction, or a related discipline.Membership of RICS, CIOB, ICWCI, IOSH or a similar professional body would be advantageous.