Senior Quality and Technical Advisor

SNG (Sovereign Network Group); Newbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Newbury is looking for a Senior Quality and Technical Advisor to lead quality inspections and ensure compliance with building regulations and standards. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and a professional qualification in surveying or building disciplines. They should possess strong report writing skills, practical knowledge of building codes, and the ability to effectively liaise with contractors and stakeholders. This role offers flexible working and generous benefits including extensive holiday and a leading pension scheme.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

x3 paid wellness days per year

Industry leading pension scheme

Flexible working options

Options for private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in quality inspection and building regulations.
• Excellent report writing abilities required.
• Understanding of Net Zero Pathway and British standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Quality and Technical Advisors to improve quality.
• Record and report non-compliance and defects accurately.
• Liaise with contractors and developers to ensure compliance.

Skills

Relevant quality inspector experience

Strong report writing skills

Practical knowledge of Building Regulations

Ability to anticipate compliance

Effective liaison with stakeholders

Experience managing team members

Driving licence and vehicle access

Education

Professional qualification in surveying/building discipline

Job description

Our market leading Homes & Place standard defines the quality, connectivity and route to net-zero approach for the homes we will provide across southern England over the coming years and allows us to truly place our customers at the heart of everything we do. We have an opportunity for a Senior Quality and Technical Advisor to join us.

The role

Working in partnership with senior leadership and reporting directly to the Head of Quality Management and Assurance, the Senior Quality and Technical Advisor will lead the regional team of Quality and Technical Advisors to deliver improvements in efficiency, effectiveness and accountability shaping the delivery of quality inspections and high-quality reporting using SNG's digital inspection platform.

This role will include

• Accurately record and report any non-compliance, defects and actively monitor through to completion. Ensure works are completed to the building regulation and warranty standards and within contractual timescales.
• Taking proactive action where contractors / developers are not performing, liaise with the delivery team and employer agents so that risk is mitigated, works are completed, and as a last resort cost can be claimed against the contract retention.
• Working with our contractors/developers and employer's agents to ensure that the new homes and places meet the latest building regulations, warranty technical standards, and other relevant contractual documentation.
• Attending pre-construction review/site meetings and provide all verbal and written reports as required by the business.

What we need from you

• Relevant quality inspector experience and a professional qualification in surveying/building discipline.
• Strong report writing skills
• Practical knowledge of Building Regulations, Codes of Practice, Net Zero Pathway, British standards etc.
• Ability to anticipate, understand and record regulatory and technical compliance and noncompliance.
• Ability to liaise effectively with Customers, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Experience managing, and coaching other team members
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle

What you can expect from us

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• x3 paid wellness day per year
• Industry leading pension scheme, 12% matched contributions plus life cover at 4x your salary
• Flexible working - we're committed to giving people flexibility as widely as possible
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance & critical illness cover