Overview
This position is being offered as an apprenticeship, applicants will have a keen interest in construction and quality and will have worked in a customer focused role. The successful applicant will be required to complete a recognised Diploma through the Abri apprenticeship scheme.
Here at Abri, we’re determined to do our part in tackling the housing crisis by building at least 1,000 homes a year and to support our ambitious targets, we’re looking for a Development Quality Officer to support Abri’s drive for quality in construction and to improve the customers experience in new build homes. You’ll play a key role in our Development team by completing quality inspections at different stages of the build and working closely with key stakeholders and across the team.
With a keen eye for detail, a passion for a job well done and an aptitude for technical detail you’ll take the initiative to highlight any quality issues, poor workmanship or site concerns relating to the build. Our homes must be built to the highest of standards but will also have targets and timescales attached to them so good communication with other teams is essential to be successful in this role.
You’ll be working with a range of stakeholders both internal and external including our development partners so being able to quickly build strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders is a must.
We have ambitious goals, but through your decisiveness, persuasiveness and the ability to find creative solutions, you’ll help deliver on exciting corporate strategy and make a huge impact at Abri that won’t go unnoticed.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a team as ambitious, dynamic and committed as you are so if this is the challenge you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you!
Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview.
Responsibilities
* Complete quality inspections at different stages of the build and work closely with key stakeholders and across the team.
* Highlight quality issues, poor workmanship or site concerns relating to the build.
* Ensure effective communication with other teams to meet targets and timescales.
* Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including development partners.
Qualifications
* A keen interest in construction and quality.
* Experience in a customer-focused role.
* Willingness to complete a recognised Diploma through the Abri apprenticeship scheme.
About Abri
Abri is a large housing provider who own and manage over 50,000 homes and various community assets, serving 114,000 customers. Silva Homes joined Abri in October 2023 making the group a financially stronger and more resilient organisation. To help deliver our services Abri work with 36 local authorities and 63 different parliamentary constituencies alongside partners in our community.
Silva will operate as a separate legal entity under the Abri Group umbrella before fully transferring in 2024.
We believe everyone has the right to a good quality safe, warm and sustainable home in a community where they can belong, grow and thrive. What does that look like in real terms?
We’re investing £689m over the next ten years in our existing homes to improve building safety and make them more energy efficient.
Company goals
* We’re delivering 10,000 homes by 2030, ensuring affordable housing is built where it’s needed most
* We’re investing in our communities, to address local issues and create opportunities for everyone
As we grow, we’re re-establishing our strong local presence to provide a really good service. Abri has adopted a regional approach to service delivery, with our operating areas split into three, each with their local governance and leadership. This will ensure our colleagues are more visible, accountable and better connected to our customers and local communities to meet their diverse needs.
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