Quality Control Inspector in Portsmouth

We are looking for a Quality Control Inspector to join our vibrant team. As the client's on‑site representative, the Quality Control Inspector (Clerk of Works) will monitor construction quality on site, ensuring all work adheres to approved drawings, specifications, standards and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect ongoing work, including that of sub‑contractors, to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Report any issues with workmanship or materials to the Project Manager and Principal Contractor.
• Prepare and submit detailed reports, manage task allocation and track progress using tools such as Fieldview.
• Adhere to reporting guidelines specific to our services.
• Maintain a detailed diary of work progress, noting potential delays, subpar workmanship or materials, site visitors and weather conditions.
• Record and report any incidents that could disrupt project timelines to the Project Manager.
• Provide practical advice to the Project Manager to keep the building contract on track.
• Address queries related to drawings and specifications, ensuring coordination between project documents.
• Evaluate drawings during the pre‑construction phase if requested.
• Attend project sites and provide services in line with the building contract requirements.
• Liaise with contractors, subcontractors, designers and the client to resolve technical issues.
• Attend client meetings to report on quality.
• Complete snagging, defect inspections and end of defect period reviews.
• Maintain detailed site inspection records, including progress photos, notes and daily logs.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of building regulations.
• Knowledge of construction methods and build sequences (timber frame, traditional build, steel frame, RC frame, facade works).
• Ability to read and understand drawings and details, specifications and contract documentation.
• Experience working in construction at management level (site manager) in either a construction or Mechanical & Engineering field.
• Good communicator.
• Proficiency in using modern technology, including tablets and software such as View Point, Fieldview and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to use online portals such as View Point and Fieldview.
• MCIOB or MICWCI accreditation.
• Hold a valid CSCS card.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours (choice of start and finish times based around a 7.25 hour working day, core hours between 10am and 4.15pm).
• 36.25 hours per week.
• Hybrid working (potential to work from office and home).
• Medicash health plan.
• Life assurance cover (four times annual salary) for all colleagues.
• In‑house mental health first aiders.
• Pay reviews twice a year.
• Annual leave + bank holidays.
• Birthday leave.
• Buy/sell annual leave.
• Long‑service leave.
• Scottish Widows pension and salary sacrifice (4.5% contribution matched).
• Professional development scheme.
• Sponsorship of professional fees.
• 2 paid corporate social responsibility days.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Baily Garner LLP are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity needs. We are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage, please let us know.