Construction QA Lead — Right-First-Time Quality

Calibre Search; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Calibre Search is recruiting a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee projects across Leeds and Manchester. In this regional role, you will ensure quality standards are maintained from pre-construction through to handover, embedding a right first time culture on site and with operational teams.

You will own the QMS across live projects, carry out audits, deliver training, manage digital QA records with FieldView and Viewpoint for Projects, and work with subcontractors and manufacturers to drive

Qualifications

• Experience in Quality Assurance/Control within the construction industry.
• Experience carrying out quality audits and inspections.
• Knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022 and Building Regulations (High-Rise Buildings) Regulations 2023.
• Excellent communication and the ability to coach and influence site teams.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing management of the Quality Management System across multiple projects.
• Work with project teams to ensure quality procedures are understood and consistently applied.
• Review and support Project Quality Management Plans, Contractor Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans.
• Deliver QMS and quality process training, refresher sessions and toolbox talks.
• Carry out regular quality audits across live construction sites, producing clear reports and ensuring actions are closed out.
• Monitor project quality reviews, inspections and compliance activities.
• Escalate recurring quality concerns and support project teams in implementing corrective actions.
• Promote a proactive quality culture with a focus on delivering work right first time.
• Support lessons learnt workshops and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage and monitor digital QA records using FieldView and Viewpoint for Projects.
• Ensure projects are configured within digital QA platforms and inspection records are maintained to standard.
• Provide ongoing support and training to project teams using digital quality systems.
• Build strong working relationships with project teams, subcontractors, consultants and manufacturers to drive quality.

Skills

Quality management

Quality audits

Construction QA

Cross-site coordination

Tools

FieldView

Viewpoint for Projects

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Calibre Search is recruiting a Quality Assurance Manager to oversee projects across Leeds and Manchester. In this regional role, you will ensure quality standards are maintained from pre-construction through to handover, embedding a right first time culture on site and with operational teams.

You will own the QMS across live projects, carry out audits, deliver training, manage digital QA records with FieldView and Viewpoint for Projects, and work with subcontractors and manufacturers to drive