Quality Control Inspector

Maxim Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in London is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to oversee affordable housing developments in South West London. The role requires a keen understanding of building regulations and a commitment to high standards of quality assurance. Candidates should hold relevant qualifications and have a strong background in construction, particularly in residential projects. Benefits include a pension and further perks to be discussed with successful candidates.

Benefits

Pension

Further benefits – to be confirmed

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Control Inspector or similar role is essential.
• Detailed knowledge in Fire Control measures and British Standards is preferable.
• Possess a full, clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building works to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and submit written reports with supporting photographs.
• Conduct inspections to record and communicate defects.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Building Regulations

Report Writing

Communication

Technical Awareness

Education

Clerk of Works ICWIC accreditation

Formal qualification in construction, engineering, or project management

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

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A Quality Control Inspector job to cover the South West London area and suitable candidates for this exciting job will ideally live within the South West London and Surrey area.

The projects will be mostly affordable housing developments.

Previous experience as a Quality Technical Inspector, Clerk of Works, Building Inspector, or Site Manager are relevant backgrounds for this professional Clerk of Works job role.

Detailed knowledge and experience in Fire control measures, Building Regulations, British Standards requirements, and compliance is preferred.

The successful candidate must hold a full, clean driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities and Duties

The duties and responsibilities of a Quality Technical Inspector or Senior Clerk of Works will include, but not be limited to:

• Overseeing buildings works for allocated sites to ensure quality, safety, and timely completion of project deliverables.
• Ensuring assurance requirements are met based on regulatory compliance and the employer’s requirements.
• Completing inspections to record any defects identified throughout construction which become apparent after completion of works. Ensuring these are communicated and escalated to the appropriate person as identified within the contract.
• Keeping yourself up to date with building regulations and compliance.
• Demonstrating a good understanding of the building and housing industry, having basic technical and construction awareness and competence, and showing a good working knowledge of materials, trades, methods, and legal requirements.
• Preparing written reports with supporting photographs to a high standard and submitting them in a timely manner.
• Organising snagging and end of defect inspections with the client.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience in affordable housing development is preferable, with detailed knowledge and experience in fire control measures, Building Regulations, and British Standards requirements and compliance.
• Knowledgeable construction professional with experience in a similar role previously. This could include Clerk of Works, Quality Control Inspector, Building Control Warranty Inspector, or Site Manager.
• Previous experience of inspecting residential projects.
• Good knowledge of building regulations and the ability to read construction drawings.
• IT literate with a high level of proficiency in MS Word and Outlook.
• Report writing skills.
• A driving license is required.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Clerk of Works ICWIC accreditation is highly desirable.
• Other designations such as CIOB, CABE, RICS, IFE will also be considered.
• A formal qualification in construction, engineering, or project management would be advantageous.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

This employer is an interdisciplinary construction consultancy offering a range of services including Quantity Surveying, Architectural, Building Surveying, Project Management, and Quality Control Inspection.

They serve the residential and regeneration/mixed-use sectors for registered providers, local authorities, and house builders. The company offers a friendly, vibrant, and inspiring work environment where employees are encouraged to share their skills and expertise. They invest in staff development to cultivate top industry talent.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Pension
• Further benefits – to be confirmed with suitable candidates