Construction Quality Manager

Newlon Housing Trust; Essex; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable housing association is seeking a Construction Quality Manager to oversee quality control for housing projects in Hale Village, London. The successful candidate will carry out inspections, identify non-compliance issues, and collaborate closely with Project Managers. A background in quality management and strong understanding of building regulations is essential. The role offers a salary of £55,000 plus bonuses and a generous benefits package, including 27 days holiday and a non-contributory pension.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Non-contributory pension

Flexi scheme

Purpose-built office environment

Qualifications

• Solid experience as a Quality Manager or Site Inspector, preferably in the housing sector.
• Familiarity with building practices and regulations.
• Experience in auditing information and dealing with defects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control inspections on remediation works.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure efficient design resolution.
• Scrutinize drawings and specifications for errors and omissions.

Skills

Quality management

Site inspection

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Construction Quality Manager

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

£55,000 per annum plus eligibility to earn up to 5% performance related bonus

Location: Hale Village, London, N17

Newlon Housing Trust is a successful charitable housing association and one of the major providers of new affordable housing in north and east London.

You will be a key member of our Special Projects Team and your main responsibility will be to undertake the quality control of remediation works through carrying out on sight inspections and pick up non‑compliance and building defects and address issues with relevant parties to ensure that the highest standards are maintained and Newlon’s assets are maintained to reduce risk and maximise resident satisfaction.

With a keen eye for details, you will scrutinise drawings and specifications and audit them for errors and omissions, ensuring design issues are resolved efficiently and effectively. Working in collaboration with Project Managers, you will ensure that designs are developed to be low maintenance and cost effective with future maintenance and service charge costs in mind.

Having previously worked in a similar role, you will have solid experience of working as a Quality Manager, Site Inspector, Clerk of Works or in a Defects based role, preferably within the housing sector. Experience of auditing information, snagging and the handover process will be essential, along with the knowledge and experience to effectively inspect projects.

You will also be fully familiar with current building practice and regulations and have an understanding of the emerging requirements in respect of fire and structural safety of residential buildings. An understanding of the constraints and pressures that accompany housing development, particularly at handover and defects stage, is also essential.

In return, you can expect 27 days holiday (pro rata), a non‑contributory pension, excellent benefits, and a flexi scheme. You’ll also be working out of purpose‑built offices that form part of the award‑winning Hale Village regeneration project and are situated just two minutes’ walk from the major transport interchange at Tottenham Hale.

To apply, please visit our website, and click the APPLY button

Closing date is 23:59 on Monday 12 January 2026.

Interviews will be held at the Newlon Head Office on Thursday 22 January 2026.

No agencies please.

Newlon Housing Trust is a charitable housing association and a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to learning and development for our staff.