Senior Safe Quality Assurance Lead (Clerk of Works South) - Eastleigh

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, please apply - you could be just who we're looking for! Of course, 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. So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

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 National 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), providing you with the autonomy to manage your own diary and remain flexible in your approach to travel to ensure effective oversight across all regional sites.

Essential criteria

• You should have 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

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for. We know that there’s always more we can do to make you smile, that’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• 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.

Safeguarding

At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre-employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities.