Quality Technical Inspector

Maxim Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Clerk of Works to join their dynamic team as a Quality Technical Inspector. This pivotal role involves conducting inspections of both new-build and refurbishment projects across Greater London and the surrounding counties. The ideal candidate will possess a robust understanding of construction methodologies and be adept at preparing detailed reports to ensure compliance with contractual standards. This innovative firm values its employees and offers a supportive environment where you can thrive, develop professionally, and contribute to high-quality projects that exceed client expectations.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Excellent contributory pension

Life assurance

Reimbursement of business travel expenses

Generous holiday allowance with options to carry over leave

Qualifications

• Experience in inspecting construction works and preparing detailed reports.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections to monitor construction quality and compliance.
• Prepare timely reports with photographs and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Inspections of new-build and refurbishment projects

Report writing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge

Ability to read construction drawings

IT skills (MS Word, Outlook)

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Clerk of Works ICWIC accreditation

CIOB, CABE, RICS, IFE designations

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

An excellent opportunity for a Senior Clerk of Works with experience in both new-build and refurbishment to join a multi-disciplinary practice as a Quality Technical Inspector. The role will be to undertake inspections of building works in progress around Greater London and home counties.

The successful candidate for this Quality Technical Inspector role will have experience in both new-build and refurbishment, as well as detailed knowledge of various forms of construction and ability in undertaking inspections of building works in progress.

Main responsibilities will include undertaking regular inspections of construction work to monitor progress and quality, verifying compliance with contractual drawings.

The work will also involve close liaison with Main Contractors’ site teams to review and advise on quality management.

There may also be a requirement to visit manufacturer’s factories/yards to review quality further afield, so a full driving licence is required.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Verifying compliance with contractual drawings, warranty standards and employer’s requirements
• Preparing written reports with supporting photographs to a high standard and submit in a timely way
• Completing regular inspections to record any defects identified throughout construction which become apparent after completion of works. Ensure these are communicated and escalated to the appropriate person as identified within the contract.
• Organising snagging and end of defect inspections with the client
• Maintaining a good client relationship throughout
• Keeping yourself up to date with building regulations and compliance

Desired Skills and Experience

• Previous experience of inspecting new-build and refurbishment projects
• Experience of writing well-presented reports to a high standard
• Good organisation skills to be able to organise and prioritise your workload
• Great communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good up to date technical knowledge and the ability to read construction drawings
• IT skills, with a high level of proficiency in MS Word and Outlook (Excel is desirable but not essential)
• Full driving license required

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Clerk of Works ICWIC accredited / accreditation is highly desirable
• Other designations such CIOB, CABE, RICS, IFE will also be considered

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This employer is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy, committed to providing high-quality cost-effective solutions that exceed client expectations.

The vision of this employer is to be identified as a trusted client advisor, national in reach, local in service and selected for their quality and expertise in the build environment.

They pride themselves in reliable personal service, provided by motivated, professional technical experts.

They reward their hard-working staff with benefits and are keen to get you working towards professional qualifications.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

£50-55k negotiable based on experience

• Discretionary bonus
• Excellent contributory pension
• Life assurance
• Reimbursement of business travel expenses
• Generous holiday allowance with option to take extra leave and carry over unused leave.