Quality Manager

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking housing provider is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to oversee the delivery of high-quality residential developments. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of quality management in construction, particularly within the UK housing sector, and will be responsible for conducting audits, inspections, and ensuring compliance at various project stages. This role offers a chance to significantly influence standards across a diverse development pipeline.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of quality management in construction, ideally within the UK housing sector.
• Experience in roles such as Quality Manager, Site Inspector, or Architect with inspection responsibilities.
• Ability to conduct functional and snagging inspections.

Responsibilities

• Support projects from pre-construction through to defects resolution.
• Audit drawings, specifications, and design information for non-compliance.
• Conduct site inspections with clear written reporting.

Skills

Quality management in construction

Inspect works from early construction to completion

Building Regulations understanding

Interpreting design and fabrication drawings

Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook skills

Professional membership (CIAT, CIOB, ICWCI)

Education

BTEC/HNC/HND/NVQ Level 4 in construction-related discipline

Job description

Cobalt is working with a forward-thinking housing provider to appoint a Quality Manager, supporting the delivery of high-quality residential developments and ensuring compliance, safety and long-term asset performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction quality professional to influence standards across a diverse development pipeline while working closely with internal project teams, external consultants and contractors.

The role

As Quality Manager, you will support projects from pre-construction through to defects resolution, ensuring quality, safety and compliance at every stage. This includes:

• Auditing drawings, specifications and design information, flagging non-compliances and supporting early design resolution.
• Carrying out site inspections including standard-setting, key stage, pre-close-up, functional and snagging inspections, with clear written reporting.
• Monitoring construction quality and fire safety, producing regular photographic reports and advising Project Managers and Employers Agents.
• Identifying defects and supporting the management of latent issues, advising on appropriate remedial actions.
• Contributing to handover decisions, ensuring works meet required standards and handovers align with internal policy.
• Feeding into the improvement of employer's requirements, design management procedures and materials/technology choices.
• Managing your time across multiple projects and participating actively in internal and external forums.

Skills & experience needed

• Working knowledge of quality management in construction, ideally within the UK housing sector.
• Experience in one of the following roles: Quality Manager, Finishing Foreman, Site Inspector, Clerk of Works, Architect or Building Surveyor with inspection responsibilities.
• Ability to inspect works from early construction through to completion, including functional and snagging inspections.
• Strong understanding of Building Regulations (including Part B), building safety requirements, CDM 2015 and client expectations in design and build environments.
• Ability to interpret design and fabrication drawings and interrogate specifications.
• Competent using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, with the ability to manage photographic evidence and produce clear factual reports.
• Confident working across multiple sites, managing time effectively and collaborating with varied project stakeholders.
• Professional membership such as CIAT, CIOB or ICWCI is advantageous.
• BTEC/HNC/HND/NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent experience) in a construction-related discipline.

Interviews are taking place shortly, so apply now to avoid missing out.

Due to the volume of applications received, if you do not hear back, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process for any reason, please let your Cobalt consultant know.