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Quality Advisor
Location: South West Region
Salary: Competitive + Benefits Package and Bonuses
About the Role:
We are a leading national main contractor delivering high-value construction projects across the South West, and we're looking for an experienced Quality Advisor to join our growing team.
Working on projects valued at over 30 million, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our construction activities meet the highest quality standards, comply with regulatory requirements, and exceed client expectations. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional to make a real impact on prestigious builds across the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems across multiple construction projects in line with ISO 9001 and company standards
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications, building regulations, and contract requirements
- Identify quality risks and non-conformances, and work collaboratively with site teams to implement corrective actions
- Review and approve method statements, risk assessments, and quality plans prior to construction activities
- Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure quality expectations are clearly understood and delivered
- Maintain accurate quality documentation including inspection test plans (ITPs), test records, non-conformance reports, and quality audits
- Provide training, coaching, and guidance to site teams on quality procedures and best practices
- Attend design meetings and pre-construction planning sessions to embed quality considerations from project inception
- Support the preparation for and management of client handovers, ensuring all quality documentation is complete and compliant
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality performance across the business
About You:
Essential:
- Proven experience as a Quality Advisor, Quality Manager, or Quality Engineer within the construction industry
- Experience working on projects valued at 30 million+ with a main contractor or similar organization
- Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems
- Comprehensive understanding of building regulations, construction standards (BS, EN), and quality assurance processes
- Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Confident communicator able to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South West region
Desirable:
- Relevant quality qualification (e.g., CQI, IOSH, NVQ Level 4/6 in Construction, or degree in Construction/Engineering)
- Experience in specific sectors such as commercial, residential, education, healthcare, or infrastructure
- Knowledge of lean construction principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Familiarity with BIM (Building Information Modelling) processes
What We Offer
- Competitive salary reflective of experience
- Company vehicle or car allowance
- Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Yearly bonus around 15% of salary
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Career progression within a well-established national contractor
- Exposure to high-profile, prestigious projects across the South West
How to Apply:
If you're a quality-focused professional looking to take the next step in your career with a respected national main contractor, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV subit your CV today or contact Fiona Corbett on the details attached to this advert.
