Build Senior Quality Manager

Berkeley Group Plc; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Health and wellbeing benefits

Private pension plan

Group life assurance

Job summary

Berkeley Group Plc is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to support the Head of Quality Assurance in delivering key compliance initiatives. This role involves managing audit preparations, ensuring construction activities comply with quality standards, and driving continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in construction quality, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously. Benefits include generous annual leave and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Strong capability to identify inconsistencies, non-conformances, risks in documentation.
• Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Experience working in construction or technical quality/compliance environments.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and manage audit preparation.
• Drive continuous improvement within teams and processes.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and documentation.

Skills

Quality assurance

Risk management

Communication

Continuous improvement

Document control

Job description

Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. We revive underused land, creating welcoming, sustainable and nature‑rich places where communities thrive and where people of all ages and backgrounds enjoy a great quality of life.

Department and Location

Department: Quality Assurance

Location: Taplow, Buckinghamshire

Role Overview

Support Head of Quality Assurance to deliver key Group Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Co‑ordinate and manage audit preparation.
• Drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct Quality Risk Review.
• Ensure construction activities comply with contract documents, approved drawings, specification.
• Review and manage project‑specific Quality Plans, contractor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), etc.
• Manage non‑conforming work, issue NCRs, and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Work closely with Project Managers, internal teams and subcontractors to promote quality awareness and compliance.
• Ensure proper documentation and retention of quality records (inspection reports, test results, certifications, etc).
• Monitor subcontractor and supplier quality performance.
• Participate in project meetings and provide quality status reports to management.

Experience Required

• Strong capability to identify inconsistencies, non‑conformances, risks, and gaps in documentation or process.
• Demonstrates the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards.
• Proactively anticipates quality risks and flags issues before they escalate.
• Takes initiative to drive continuous improvement across teams, processes, and documentation.
• Experience working in construction, engineering, or a technical quality/compliance environment.
• Strong understanding of construction quality requirements, contract compliance, inspection processes, and risk reviews.
• Practical experience preparing and coordinating internal/external audits.
• Confident communicator able to work closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, site teams, and senior management.
• Able to present quality findings and status updates clearly and concisely in meetings.
• Highly organised with an ability to prioritise multiple tasks and manage competing deadlines.
• Self‑driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Curious, improvement‑minded, and always seeking ways to raise quality standards.
• Calm, thorough, and reliable, even under pressure or tight deadlines.
• Professional integrity and commitment to compliance and best practice.

Why join us?

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including private medical insurance.
• Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
• Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
• Private pension plan.
• Group life assurance.

Working Hours

The standard default full‑time working hours in the office are 8am‑5pm with core working hours 9am‑4pm.

Internal Applicants

If you’re an internal applicant, please ensure you’ve informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.