Technical Quality Manager

Home Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing development company is seeking a Technical Quality Manager to oversee the construction quality of new homes in the South region. This hybrid role involves managing inspections, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and driving the technical standards of projects. The successful candidate will have a relevant degree or professional accreditation and substantial experience in the construction industry, with a salary range of £42,000 to £47,000 per annum and excellent benefits including a health cash plan and generous leave options.

Benefits

34 days leave plus options

Health cash plan

800 high street discounts

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with residential developers, contractors, or consultants.
• Knowledge of construction regulations, codes, and standards.
• Good eye for detail and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical quality of schemes from Essex to South Midlands.
• Review documentation and drawings to ensure compliance.
• Conduct site inspections and report on construction phases.
• Attend pre-construction meetings and provide quality input.
• Support teams in maintaining safety standards.

Skills

Construction quality management

Defect identification

Health & Safety compliance

Technical design review

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, CIOB)

Job description

Overview

Technical Quality Manager - (251531). Hybrid role; working on our development sites, from our office at Liverpool Street, London and from home. Permanent, full time (37.5 hpw). £42,000 - £47,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus great benefits including Health Cash Plan and a car allowance of £4609 per annum, based on mileage.

Responsibilities

• Join as an integral part of our project team before and during the construction phase for our new homes programme; manage the technical quality of schemes in the South region from Essex to South Midlands; advise on the technical and quality aspects of the design, specifications and standards; carry out regular inspections.
• Drive technical design and quality by reviewing documentation and drawings to sufficiently describe the works and meet Building Safety requirements; provide technical sign‑off where required.
• Manage inspections and reporting at key build stages (including up to handover and at the end of the defect liability period); refer to plans, photograph works, take measurements and check materials.
• Attend pre-construction site meetings and other technical project meetings to provide technical and quality input.
• Ensure homes are delivered on time and programme risks are managed; work closely with project teams, carry out regular reviews on contractors’ progress against programmes and provide advice on handover dates and programme risks.
• Regular monitoring and recording of inspections by Building Control and NHBC/Warranty; track issues raised and ensure they are rectified; support the teams to hold contractors to account for quality, workmanship and safety on our construction sites at all times.

Requirements

• Experience of the full development process with a residential developer, contractor or consultant in the construction or housebuilding industry. A good technical knowledge in identifying defects, snags and general construction quality in new homes.
• Up-to-date knowledge of regulations, codes and standards, including materials, trades, methods and legal requirements.
• Hold a relevant degree (or equivalent professional experience) alongside a professional accreditation such as RICS, CIOB, ICWCI, RIBA or equivalent or be working towards this.
• As safety is of paramount importance, a detailed understanding of Health & Safety regulations, with experience of ensuring sites and assets remain safe. You’ll hold, or be prepared to work toward, a site safety accreditation such as CSCS or equivalent.
• You’ll have a good eye for detail, be a great influencer, with a good understanding of the external environment and our place within it.

Team & Culture

Our team - Looking for a job where you really belong? Bring your uniqueness, brilliant skills and awesome experience to deliver amazing things for our customers. You’ll join our team, who come from different walks of life and are here to support you as you make yourself at Home!

What’s in it for you?

• 34 days leave (includes bank holidays and a “me day” to use whenever you fancy) increasing to 39, with the option to buy 5 more, and time off for volunteering.
• Health cash plan saving you from costs; we’ll cover your costs (and kids if you have them) towards dental, optical, prescriptions, and more.
• Over 800 high street discounts on groceries, holidays and days out.
• Opportunities to grow with us.
• Generous pension scheme with life insurance of 3x salary.

A full current driving licence and access to a vehicle for work; mileage paid.