Senior Safe Quality Assurance Lead (South) in Eastleigh

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! Experience and track record are important, but we’re more interested in hiring someone that embodies our People Promises. That’s someone that does the right thing, is enthusiastic and motivated to grow, believes in Community spirit, is respectful and enjoys their work. As the UK’s leading Social Enterprise, we’re dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an amazing place to work. You will play a key part in setting up a completely new team to visit projects Nationally to ensure they are being delivered safely and meeting the required standard. This position is ideal for a technical specialist with a solid construction or design background, capable of demonstrating expertise in the field.

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’ll 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. This is a region-based role, covering the South (Milton Keynes, London, South West and South East).

Essential criteria:

• 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.

More about you:

If you are well-versed in construction practices or a building trade then this role could be for you! To be successful you should have demonstrable experience in building construction, design, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment, particularly in public sector housing or other public buildings, from inception to completion. You must be able to manage and lead multiple projects simultaneously, with excellent communication skills to build positive relationships with clients and stakeholders. You’ll need to engage, inform, and influence various audiences, both verbally and in writing. You should be comfortable working with multi-disciplinary teams, including consultants and contractors. A strong understanding of CDM Regulations 2015, health and safety legislation, building construction, and Building Regulations is essential, along with experience in the Principal Designer role. Preferred skills include IT proficiency and a solid understanding of health and safety and Building Regulations.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly.
• 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 much more.