Senior Safe Quality Assurance Lead (South)

Places for People; Test Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in construction safety located in the United Kingdom seeks a technical specialist to support the Head of Safety Quality Assurance. You will develop safety procedures, conduct internal audits, and compile reports while ensuring compliance with CDM regulations. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in building construction, knowledge of health and safety legislation, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and excellent benefits offered, including a bonus scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary with yearly review

Pension matched up to 7%

35 days annual leave

Healthcare cashback plan

Bonus scheme for all colleagues

Training and development

Discounts and offers from shops

Qualifications

• Expertise in building construction from inception to completion.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and construction practices.
• Experience in leading projects with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing safety procedures and compliance frameworks.
• Gather site inspection feedback and compile reports.
• Conduct internal audits of compliance.
• Attend pre-commencement and progress meetings.
• Ensure updated CDM and health & safety information.

Skills

Proven experience in building construction

In-depth knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Experience in Principal Designer role

Tools

IT proficiency

Job description

Overview

You will support the Head of Safety Quality Assurance in developing procedures to ensure compliance with CDM regulations, project delivery management, subcontractor oversight and site management practices, while considering customer and third‑party needs. Additionally, you will gather feedback from site inspections on quality, service and non‑conformance, compiling monthly reports for the Head of Safety Quality Assurance. You will conduct internal audits on compliance, attend pre‑commencement and progress meetings and ensure all CDM and health & safety information is up‑to‑date and properly recorded.

As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we offer a guaranteed interview to candidates who are disabled, neurodiverse or have served in the Armed Forces, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. We are dedicated to creating a supportive and accessible recruitment process for all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview experience, please let us know.

We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm, abuse and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. We conduct pre‑employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment.

This position is ideal for a technical specialist with a solid construction or design background, capable of demonstrating expertise in the field.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Head of Safety Quality Assurance in establishing and maintaining safety procedures and compliance frameworks.

Gather feedback from site inspections and compile monthly reports.

Conduct internal audits of compliance.

Attend pre‑commencement and progress meetings.

Ensure CDM and health & safety information is updated and properly recorded.

Key Qualifications

• Proven experience and expertise in building construction, design, maintenance, repair and refurbishment, particularly within public sector housing or other public buildings, from inception to completion.
• In‑depth knowledge of the CDM Regulations 2015, relevant health and safety legislation, building laws, construction practices and the Building Regulations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive, proactive relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Ability to manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously and engage, inform and influence various audiences both verbally and in writing.
• Comfortable working with multi‑disciplinary teams, including consultants and contractors.
• Experience in the Principal Designer role.
• Preferred skills include IT proficiency and a solid understanding of health and safety and Building Regulations.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, with a yearly salary review.
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%.
• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year.
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%.
• Training and development.
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and more.