Construction Quality Manager

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Associate Director | Head of Public Sector & Social Housing | Executive Search | Interim Executive Solutions

Construction Quality Manager (Client Side)

Location: North London (Hybrid)

Full time, Permanent

Are you passionate about improving build quality and ensuring homes are delivered to the standards residents deserve? Do you enjoy being out on site, solving problems, and working closely with project teams to drive excellence? This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a client-side quality role where your expertise will have a direct impact on the safety, performance and long‑term value of new housing developments.

This organisation delivers a diverse pipeline of residential projects across London and is committed to raising standards in design, construction and asset quality. As Quality Manager, you will play a central role in ensuring new homes are compliant, well built and future‑proofed.

The Role

You will support development projects from early design stages through to handover, defects and continuous improvement. The position offers a mix of technical design scrutiny, site‑based inspections and collaborative working with project managers, employer’s agents, contractors and internal teams.

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information before works begin.
• Carrying out site inspections including standard setting, key stage checks, pre close up inspections, functional testing and snagging.
• Monitoring fire safety compliance throughout construction.
• Producing structured quality reports with photographic evidence.
• Identifying non‑compliances and advising on solutions.
• Attending design workshops, project team meetings and on‑site progress meetings.
• Taking an active role in handover decisions and 12‑month defect inspections.
• Providing feedback to strengthen future technical guidance and design standards.

What You’ll Bring

• A background in one of the following: Quality Manager, Clerk of Works, Site Inspector, Finishing Manager, Architect or Building Surveyor with inspection experience.
• Around 5 years experience inspecting residential projects in the UK.
• Strong working knowledge of Building Regulations, fire safety requirements and CDM.
• The ability to read drawings, understand construction methods and identify issues early.
• Confidence working with contractors to achieve compliant and high‑quality outcomes.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Relevant qualifications such as HNC, HND, NVQ Level 4 or membership of CIOB, ICWCI or CIAT are welcomed.

Why Apply

• Your voice will genuinely shape build quality, technical standards and resident safety.
• You will work across varied, interesting residential projects.
• You will have autonomy, support and the opportunity to influence better design and construction.
• You will benefit from hybrid working and a strong benefits package including a non‑contributory pension and performance bonus.

If you are motivated by improving standards and want to play a key part in delivering safe, high‑quality homes, we would love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Consulting, Project Management, and Customer Service

Industries

• Construction, Real Estate, and Civic and Social Organizations