Construction Quality Manager

Maxim Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment consultancy is seeking a Construction Quality Manager to join a specialized team in London. The role involves ensuring quality assurance, compliance, and satisfaction across residential housing projects. Candidates should have a strong background in construction quality management, with experience in inspections and stakeholder coordination. A salary of £55,000 per annum, along with a performance-related bonus scheme, is offered. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals dedicated to quality and safety in construction.

Benefits

Salary of £55,000 per annum

Performance related bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Construction Quality Manager or Site Inspector is essential.
• Knowledge of building regulations and construction standards is required.
• Strong ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assure build quality and safety across residential projects.
• Inspect construction sites and compile detailed reports.
• Identify and resolve non-compliance and defects.

Skills

Construction Quality Management

Stakeholder Management

Technical Knowledge

Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Membership of ICWCI, RICS, CIOB or IOSH

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Construction Quality Manager to join a specialist projects team delivering remediation and fire safety works across residential housing in London.

The role offers a mix of site-based inspections, technical review, stakeholder coordination and quality assurance, with a strong focus on compliance, resident satisfaction and asset protection.

The successful candidate will be working across a portfolio of residential housing projects, primarily focused on remediation works, fire safety improvements and defect resolution.

Responsibilities and Duties

The Construction Quality Manager will play a key role in assuring build quality, compliance and safety across special projects. Duties will include:

• Scrutinising drawings and specifications before, during and after site commencement to identify errors, omissions or non-compliance
• Attending construction sites regularly to inspect works, record progress and compile detailed written reports with photographic evidence
• Monitoring and reporting on contractor and subcontractor performance, quality standards and health and safety compliance
• Identifying non-compliance, defects and snagging issues and coordinating their resolution with Project Managers, Employers’ Agents and contractors
• Attending and contributing to project team meetings, design workshops, site meetings and resident meetings
• Managing pre-handover inspections, standard setting inspections and snagging processes

Desired Skills and Experience

This role will suit a construction quality professional with strong technical knowledge and housing sector experience. Suitable candidates are likely to demonstrate:

• Prior experience as a Construction Quality Manager, Clerk of Works, Site Inspector or in a defects-focused role
• Experience inspecting residential construction or remediation projects, ideally within social or affordable housing
• Strong knowledge of current building regulations, construction standards and fire safety requirements
• Experience of snagging, handover processes and auditing contractor performance
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and employer’s requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing
• Confident stakeholder management skills when dealing with contractors, consultants and residents
• Commitment to quality, safety, compliance and customer satisfaction

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Membership of ICWCI, RICS, CIOB or IOSH (desirable)
• Relevant health and safety training (desirable)

Employing Company Overview and Profile

Maxim Recruitment is acting as a specialist construction recruitment consultancy on behalf of a well-established housing provider operating across London.

The organisation delivers new build, refurbishment and remediation projects across a large residential portfolio, with a strong focus on safety, quality and resident wellbeing.

The employer is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional standards and long-term investment in its housing assets.

A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Salary of £55,000 per annum (negotiable)
• Eligibility for a performance related bonus scheme

Hugh Duffield is our specialist consultant managing this position

0116 473 5358
(Office hours 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)

and get a £500-£1000 cash reward forsuccessfulmatches.