Graduate Quality Assurance Manager

Fawkes & Reece London; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is recruiting a Site Supervisor for a Cardiff Bay facades project, on a 10‑month contract. The role emphasizes Quality Assurance checks, documentation, and photographic progress records on site.

The successful candidate will support the project team in maintaining QA standards, ensuring compliance with specifications, and assisting with QA documentation throughout the lifecycle. Immediate start is available.

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant qualification in construction management, building surveying, civil engineering or quality management is advantageous.
• Interest in quality assurance on facades or building envelope projects is preferred.
• Strong organisational and attention to detail, good communication and team work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing and monitoring the Quality Assurance Plan.
• Maintain QA documentation, inspection records with photographic evidence and test plans.
• Assist with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) preparation and monitoring.
• Carry out site inspections to ensure facade works meet standards.
• Record and monitor non-conformances and ensure corrective actions.
• Liaise with site management and subcontractors on quality issues.
• Ensure project documentation is up to date and compliant with standards.
• Support health and safety and project procedures.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Documentation

Site inspections

Teamwork

Education

Construction management degree or related qualification

Job description

Fawkes & Reece are currently recruiting for a Site Supervisor to join a facades project based in Cardiff Bay for up to 10 months work. This role with focus on Quality Assurance checks, documenting the progress of the project with photographic evidence

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?

• 165 to 170 per day

• A 10-month temporary contract. Could continue for the right candidate.

• Immediate start available.

• Valuable experience on a facade construction project in Cardiff Bay.

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