Facade Quality Manager — Major Construction Project

O'Neill & Brennan - Taunton; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Neill & Brennan in Cardiff is seeking a Quality Manager / Facades Inspector to lead independent quality inspections and oversee facade installation standards on a major construction project.

The role requires strong technical understanding of external envelope systems, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage inspections from design through handover on a long-term freelance basis.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality Manager, Facades Inspector, Facades Manager or Clerk of Works capacity.
• Strong technical understanding of external envelope and facade systems, including curtain walling, cladding, glazing and interfaces.
• Previous experience inspecting facade packages on large-scale commercial or major construction projects.
• Thorough understanding of construction quality standards, installation tolerances and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Ability to identify technical defects and challenge substandard workmanship confidently and professionally.
• Strong reporting, communication and documentation skills.
• Experience working independently on behalf of a principal contractor, developer or client would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Independently inspect and assess the quality of facade installations throughout the construction programme.
• Monitor workmanship, installation methods and compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Undertake regular site inspections, identifying defects, non-conformances and areas requiring remedial works.
• Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality assurance documentation and installation records.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Building Regulations, fire safety requirements and facade system specifications.
• Liaise with the principal contractor, facade subcontractors, design teams and project management.
• Produce detailed inspection reports, photographic records and quality assessments.
• Monitor the close-out of defects and non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are completed to the required standard.
• Support quality assurance processes through to final inspections, snagging and handover.

Skills

Quality management

Facade inspections

Facade systems

Technical reporting

Independent working

Job description

O'Neill & Brennan in Cardiff is seeking a Quality Manager / Facades Inspector to lead independent quality inspections and oversee facade installation standards on a major construction project.

The role requires strong technical understanding of external envelope systems, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage inspections from design through handover on a long-term freelance basis.