Job Description
Summary of Position
The post holder will be joining an experienced, specialist new build housing construction contractor, who have a strong pipeline of projects. Capitalising on their growing reputation, expanding client base and strong position, in the development of multi-family high-rise properties through to single family living
As the business expands and the need for ensuring compliance grows, it has been identified that a dedicated role focusing on Construction Quality is essential.
Primary Responsibilities
- Implement an ISO accredited quality management system within our high rise/mixed use and residential business units
- Ensure that the company fulfils its obligations with regards to building control, building warranty providers, mortgage lenders and building safety regulator
- Ensure that projects maintain the golden thread of information.
- Manage Quality KPIs and monitor trends in order to advise on common issues.
- Audit implementation of the electronic QA system and provide monthly reports to operations and board directors
- Work with the site teams in the development of Project Quality Plans and Package Inspection and test plans
- Promote a right first-time culture on site to prevent delays, re-work, and re-visits.
- Maintain own CPD with knowledge an awareness of current material and construction legislation & research.
- Keep up to date with the latest technological advances, giving recommendations or warnings as appropriate.
- Deliver CPD sessions and Quality Toolbox talks to site teams.
Experience
- Experience in high rise / commercial construction as well as housebuilding (essential)
- Significant work experience within the construction industry in Site management or similar QA role.
- Knowledge of both low rise traditional housing and Highrise projects.
- Use of the Aconex Field or similar electronic Quality Management software
- Experience overseeing quality within a Construction Mortgage Lending (CML) environment (preferable)
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.
Additional Information
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.
Benefits
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- 26 days holiday allowance