Graduate Quality Assurance Manager

Fawkes & Reece Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is recruiting a Graduate Quality Assurance Manager for a facades project in Cardiff Bay. This role is ideal for a graduate or early-career professional to gain experience on a major construction project.

You will support the project team in maintaining quality standards, ensuring compliance with specifications, and assisting with QA documentation throughout the project lifecycle. A 10-month temporary contract is on offer with opportunities to learn and develop within

Qualifications

• Degree or qualification in Construction Management, Building Surveying, Civil Engineering or Quality Management is advantageous.
• Interest in QA within construction, ideally facades/building envelope.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and ability to work as part of a team.
• Competent IT and documentation management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing and monitoring the Quality Assurance Plan.
• Maintain QA documentation, inspection records with photos and test plans.
• Assist with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Carry out site inspections of facade works to ensure standards.
• Record and monitor NCRs and ensure corrective actions.
• Liaise with site management and subcontractors on quality issues.
• Ensure project documentation is up to date and compliant with standards and safety requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT and documentation management

Teamwork

Education

Construction-related degree

Job description

Reference: HBQAM_1793030808
Posted: October 26, 2026

Fawkes & Reece are currently recruiting for a Graduate Quality Assurance Manager to join a facades project based in Cardiff Bay. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or an individual at the early stages of their career to gain valuable experience working on a major construction project.

The successful candidate will support the project team in maintaining quality standards, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and assisting with quality assurance documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the implementation and monitoring of the project Quality Assurance Plan.

Maintain and update quality assurance documentation, inspection records with photographic evidence and test plans.

Assist with the preparation and monitoring of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).

Carry out site inspections to ensure facade installation works meet the required standards and specifications.

Help identify, record and monitor non-conformances (NCRs) and ensure corrective actions are followed through.

Liaise with site management, subcontractors and the wider project team regarding quality issues.

Ensure project documentation is accurately maintained and up to date.

Support compliance with relevant construction standards, health and safety requirements, and project procedures.

Requirements

A degree or relevant qualification in Construction Management, Building Surveying, Civil Engineering, Quality Management or a related discipline would be advantageous.

An interest in quality assurance within the construction industry, ideally with some exposure to facades or building envelope projects.

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Competent IT and documentation management skills.

A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Previous experience in quality assurance, construction site inspections or facade projects would be beneficial but is not essential for the right graduate candidate.

What's on Offer?

A 10-month temporary contract.

Valuable experience on a facade construction project in Cardiff Bay.

An excellent opportunity to develop your career within construction quality assurance.