Quality Manager / Clerk of Works Regional Construction Contractor

Build People; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in England seeks a Quality Manager / Clerk of Works to ensure high standards on-site. You will conduct audits, monitor compliance, and promote continuous improvement across projects valued between £3m and £8m. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and significant experience in quality management, along with a strong understanding of ISO standards.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Additional Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' quality management experience with a UK main contractor.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and auditing processes.
• CSCS Black card required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop project-specific inspections and audits.
• Monitor subcontractor workmanship and compliance.
• Produce photographic reports and maintain a Quality Register.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Construction Inspection

Communication

Report Management

Education

Degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, or related field

HNC/HND in Construction

Tools

ISO 9001:2015

Audit Tools

Job description

Quality Manager / Clerk of Works – Regional Construction Contractor

£50k - £60k (Dependent on Relevant Experience)

£5k Car Allowance

Additional Benefits

The Company

My client is an East Midlands based independent construction contractor with longstanding customer relationships stretching back over two decades. These projects consist of New Builds and Refurbishments, primarily in the residential and commercial sectors, carried out on a Design & Build basis.

The Quality Control Building Inspector Role

Reporting to the Construction Director, the successful candidate will serve as an in-house Building Inspector and Clerk of Works, ensuring the quality of daily construction work by both the main contractor and external subcontractors. Typical projects are valued from approximately £3m to £8m, mainly in the East Midlands and Yorkshire regions.

This role is office-based with site visits; candidates must be organized and self-motivated. The successful individual will champion quality assurance policies on-site, aiming for defect-free construction aligned with client expectations and regulatory standards.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop project-specific inspections and audits
• Coordinate and conduct pre-works, in-progress, and completion inspections across all trades
• Monitor subcontractor workmanship and compliance with designs, specifications, and regulations
• Raise, track, and close out non-conformances and corrective actions
• Produce photographic inspection reports and site quality records
• Maintain a Quality Register to track trends and issues
• Contribute to weekly and monthly quality reports
• Support external audits, building control inspections, client inspections, and ISO 9001 audits
• Promote continuous improvement and lessons learned across the site team and management

The Successful Candidate:

• Degree, HNC/HND in Construction, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years' quality management experience with a UK main contractor
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 and quality auditing processes
• CSCS Black card
• Experience preparing or managing reports
• Confidence with site-based audit tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel

Desirable:

• Lead Auditor (ISO 9001) qualification
• SMSTS certification
• CQI or CIOB membership
• Experience on multi-room projects such as residential care homes, hospitals, or commercial buildings