QA Lead – Construction (Facades/Roofing) – Site Travel

Winsearch; Castlecary; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training & development

Site-based work

Permanent role

Job summary

Winsearch is seeking a QA Manager to join a renowned roofing, cladding and façade contractor, based from the Cumbernauld office with regular site travel. The role focuses on quality coordination and inspections across live projects.

This is a real development opportunity for either an experienced installer moving into quality management or a recent construction graduate pursuing a QA career, combining office and site duties with strong documentation responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach.
• Able to communicate confidently with installers and project teams.
• Maintain clear written and photographic records; travel to sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality inspections across roofing, cladding and façade projects.
• Check installations against drawings, specifications and approved details.
• Inspect work at key stages before areas are closed up.
• Review fixings, brackets, rails, insulation, membranes and cladding systems.
• Produce clear photographic and written inspection records.
• Complete quality checklists and support Inspection and Test Plans.
• Identify defects and non-conforming work; raise corrective actions.
• Re-inspect remedial work before closing quality issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication with installers

Record keeping (written/photographic)

Office vs site work balance

Problem solving

MS Office basics

Willingness to travel

Full UK driving licence

Genuine interest in QA of external-env

Education

Relevant construction or engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Winsearch is seeking a QA Manager to join a renowned roofing, cladding and façade contractor, based from the Cumbernauld office with regular site travel. The role focuses on quality coordination and inspections across live projects.

This is a real development opportunity for either an experienced installer moving into quality management or a recent construction graduate pursuing a QA career, combining office and site duties with strong documentation responsibilities.