Senior Construction Quality Inspector

Futures Housing Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in the East Midlands is seeking a Clerk of Works to join their Programme Delivery team. You will monitor quality, ensure compliance with contracts, and collaborate closely with contractors. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to significant projects and be part of a dynamic organization focused on making a positive impact in communities. Competitive benefits and a strong culture of growth are key attractions.

Benefits

Private healthcare options

Discount schemes

Focus on health and well-being

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality control and compliance in construction projects.
• Skilled in monitoring and reporting on construction progress.
• Ability to work collaboratively with contractors and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor quality of all materials and workmanship.
• Ensure compliance with building contracts and specifications.
• Work in partnership with contractors and project teams.

Skills

Quality focus

Technical knowledge

Detail-oriented

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

DELIVERING FUTURES

We’re on the hunt for a special someone to hit the ground running in support of our Programme Delivery team. Are you hunting for a new challenge with an ambitious organisation and ready to join us on our mission to deliver ‘Great Places’ Great Services’ and ‘Great Tomorrows’?

You’ll be joining Futures at an exciting time of change for the Group, delivering a full range of services on an exciting range of projects giving our Clerk of Works real diversity in their role.

You’ll be a completer, finisher with a real talent for partnering with Contractors and Project Teams alike.

You’ll be proactive in identifying potential difficulties, swift in taking preventative actions and detail focussed when reporting on contract progress.

You’ll be quality focussed when meeting project targets and your technical knowledge will be invaluable when executing our schemes in accordance with standards.

A few key points from our role profile :

• Monitor the quality of all materials and workmanship ensuring compliance with the building contract / development agreement and drawings / specifications. Carry out all snagging and weekly technical inspections to ensure completion to required standard. To deliver a full range of clerk of works services on allocated projects, be it S.106 planning gain, package deal, off-the-shelf purchases and / or land-led development.
• Ensure the Employers Agent and their representatives undertake the relevant number of inspections. Working with the Employers Agent to advise of potential problems and establish satisfactory construction outcomes.
• Work in close partnership with the contractor and Internal and external project team, to support the overall objectives of construction to time, cost and quality of the project.
• Keep accurate records on site and report regularly to the Futures scheme project manager. Provide specific contract and general technical support to the team.
• Ensure that all adoption inspections have been carried out together with all work for the final handover.
• To take action to identify potential difficulties on site and take preventative actions.

Sounds like me, so what are you offering?

If you’re successful, you’ll be joining a dynamic organisation with an amazing culture. We offer competitive benefits that include private healthcare options, discount schemes and with a big emphasis on health and well-being. You’ll have great opportunities to grow and develop, personally and professionally, but the greatest reward will be knowing you’re helping people and communities across our region to thrive.

We’re proud to be Investor in People Platinum award – the highest of IiP accreditation. The award recognises organisations which are passionate about making sure all employees get the best experience at work.

Please note we may contact candidates or close the vacancy prior to the closing date.