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Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd
Quality Technical Inspector
Job summary
A leading multi-disciplinary consultancy seeks a Quality Technical Inspector to oversee housing inspections in Essex. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in construction, strong organizational skills, and will be supported in obtaining ICWCI qualification. This role offers competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and involvement in diverse projects across residential, health, and education sectors.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Preferred ICWCI / MICWCI qualification.
- Experience in inspecting new-build and refurbishment projects.
- Ability to write high-standard reports and prepare snagging reports.
Responsibilities
- Undertake regular inspections of construction work.
- Verify compliance with standards.
- Liaise with building contractors and prepare reports.
Skills
Education
Tools
A Clerk of Works with experience in housing inspection in new-build and refurbishment residential projects, as well as health, education, and commercial projects, is needed to join a Clerk of Works consultancy.
You will be required to cover projects in Essex.
ICWCI / MICWCI qualification is preferred, although your new employer is happy to assist you in becoming ICWCI qualified.
The successful candidate for this Quality Technical Inspector role will have experience in both new-build housing and residential construction projects, as well as health, education, and commercial projects.
You will be based in Essex.
Experience of new build building and building refurbishment, along with detailed knowledge of various forms of construction, would be advantageous.
Knowledge of fire safety and fire safety remediation would also be an advantage.
You will be required to cover projects in Essex.
The Quality Technical Inspector will be responsible for:
- Undertaking regular inspections of construction work to monitor progress and quality (driving license essential)
- Verifying compliance with contractual drawings, specifications, and warranty standards
- Providing advice on quality management
- Liaising with building contractors
- Preparing reports for Employer Agents and Project Managers
- Preparing snagging reports with photos using tablet-based software (Plan Radar / Field View, etc.)
- Experience inspecting new-build and refurbishment projects as a Quality Technical Inspector
- Ability to write well-presented, high-standard reports
- Experience preparing snagging reports with photos using tablet-based software
- Good organization skills to prioritize workload
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to work under pressure
- Current technical knowledge and ability to read construction drawings
- Proficiency in MS Word and Outlook; Excel is desirable
- Full driving license – ESSENTIAL
- ICWCI / MICWCI qualification as MICWCI, Assoc. ICWCI, or LICWCI is preferred
- Other designations (CIOB, CABE, RICS, IFE) will be considered if willing to obtain ICWCI qualification soon after joining
This employer is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy committed to high-quality, cost-effective solutions that exceed client expectations. Their vision is to be recognized as a trusted client advisor, with a national reach, local service, and a reputation for quality and expertise in the build environment.
They serve client sites in London, Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex, and Berkshire.
They pride themselves on reliable personal service delivered by motivated, professional technical experts. They offer benefits and support staff in obtaining professional qualifications.
- Generous salary range of £45,000 to £52,000, depending on experience
- Package details to be confirmed with suitable candidates
Steve Thomas is the specialist consultant managing this position.
Contact: 07441 343 671 (Office hours 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday)
Locations: London, Home Counties, Midlands, East Midlands, and Northern UK
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