Quality Manager

Reed; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable housing association in Greater London is seeking a Quality Manager for special projects. The successful candidate will ensure that all construction and remediation works meet high-quality standards, conducting inspections across multiple sites. This role requires at least 12 months of relevant experience and offers a competitive salary of £55,000 alongside a performance-related bonus of up to 5%. The position supports flexibility with a hybrid working model, combining office and home-based work.

Benefits

Outstanding pension scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development funding

Fitness cash-back

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• At least 12 months' experience as a Quality Manager, Site Inspector, or similar.
• Skilled in identifying defects and compliance issues.
• Confident in auditing technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections across various sites and document findings.
• Ensure quality standards in construction and safety works.
• Produce detailed written reports with photographic evidence.

Skills

Identifying defects

Auditing drawings and specifications

Construction process knowledge

Strong communication skills

IT proficiency

Education

BTEC or SQA National Award in a Construction/Building discipline

Membership of ICWCI, CIOB, RICS, IOSH (desirable)

Job description

Quality Manager – Special Projects

Location: Tottenham Hale with hybrid working (2 days from home)Salary: £55,000 + up to 5% performance-related bonusContract: Permanent, Full-TimeBenefits: Outstanding pension, wellbeing benefits, professional development funding & more

About

My client a charitable housing association and a major provider of affordable homes across North and East London

The Role

As Construction Quality Manager, you will be the technical eyes and ears on the ground, ensuring that all remediation, safety and construction works meet the highest quality standards. You will:

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out regular inspections across multiple sites, documenting quality, progress, compliance and defects.
• Identify non-compliance with drawings, specifications, and building regulations
• Produce detailed written reports with photographic evidence, ensuring accurate and timely record-keeping.
• Audit drawings and technical documentation at pre-construction, during works and at handover.
• Support fire safety compliance, leading on outstanding FRA items via Go Pad.
• Attend project meetings, resident meetings, design workshops and site inspections.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Employers’ Agents, contractors and stakeholders to resolve technical queries.
• Carry out and coordinate snagging, pre-handover, commissioning checks and quality assurance processes.
• Support defects management, proposing solutions and helping address resident concerns.
• Manage requisitions, verify completed works, and support invoice checking against agreed pricing.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety legislation

About You

Experience & Skills

• At least 12 months’ experience as a Quality Manager, Site Inspector, Clerk of Works, Defects Surveyor or similar.
• Skilled in identifying defects, snagging, compliance issues and fire-safety-related concerns.
• Confident auditing drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Good understanding of construction processes, roles, regulations and H&S requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret complex construction drawings.
• Practical knowledge of M&E installations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working across multiple sites
• IT proficiency

Qualifications

• BTEC or SQA National Award (or higher) in a Construction/Building discipline
• Membership of ICWCI, CIOB, RICS, IOSH (desirable)

Additional Requirements

• Ability to inspect confined spaces and climb ladders.
• Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Benefits & Rewards

We offer a highly competitive and supportive benefits package:

Financial & Protection

• Scottish Widows pension scheme – 8% employer contribution (non-contributory)
• Death in Service: 4× annual salary
• Season ticket loan
• Tech Scheme for discounted tech purchases

Performance & Recognition

• Opportunity to earn up to 5% performance-related bonus

Health & Wellbeing

• £200 fitness cash-back
• Medicash Health & Wellbeing cash-back, including:
  • 8 EAP sessions
  • Optical, dental, physio, osteopath cash-back
  • Discounted gym memberships
• Free on-site parking

Professional Development

• Funding for up to three professional memberships