Quality Inspector in Newquay, Cornwall

Energy Jobline CVL; Newquay; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional house builder in Newquay is seeking a Quality Inspector to support the site teams in maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction. Candidates should have experience in quality inspection roles within construction, strong technical knowledge, and be highly computer literate. The position offers a competitive salary in the range of £40,000-£45,000 depending on experience, along with additional leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional annual leave scheme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quality Inspector, Clerk of Works, or Quality Manager role within construction.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction processes and standards.
• Highly computer literate with knowledge of site QA systems.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of compliance obligations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure documentation is filed correctly.
• Work closely with subcontractors and report on quality issues.
• Support site management teams to meet project specifications.
• Review documentation to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and quality reporting.

Skills

Quality inspection in construction

Technical knowledge of construction processes

Computer literacy and knowledge of QA systems

Commercial awareness

Job description

Quality Inspector

Location: Newquay

Salary: £40,000-£45,000

About the Role

We’re working with a privately owned regional house builder to recruit a Quality Inspector to join their team, based on a large development in Newquay. This role will be site based, support the site teams through both the build and aftercare phases — ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Document Control – ensuring documentation, files and drawings are filed correctly.
• Working closely with sub-contractors to ensure work is to a high standard, reporting on any issues identified.
• Support site management teams to ensure projects meet specification, compliance, and client expectations.
• Review project documentation and ensure works are completed in line with contract scope and quality requirements.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and quality reporting.

About You

• Previous experience in a Quality Inspector, Clerk of Works, or Quality Manager role within construction, preferably within house building.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction processes and standards.
• Must be highly computer literate, with knowledge of site QA systems.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of compliance obligations.
• Must hold themselves in a professional but approachable manner.

What’s on Offer

• Salary circa £40,000-£45,000 depending on experience
• Additional annual leave scheme
• Pension scheme

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