Nicholas Associates are working in partnership with a valued client to recruit a Quality Assurance Advisor.
Our client is a highly successful groundworks contractor, delivering projects for well-known housebuilders and developers. They have built a strong reputation for quality, integrity, and fostering long-term client relationships, supported by a consistent track record of delivering high-quality work.
Responsibilities include:
· Report to a Senior Quality Advisor
· Carry out inspections across key stages such as Roads, Sewers, Earthworks, Drainage, Substructures and External Works
· Ensure activities are delivered safely, compliantly and to the required technical and workmanship standards before progressing
· Verify activities meet drawings, specifications, regulatory requirements, NHBC Standards and company procedures.
· Gather accurate data, following consistent processes and feeding back insights
· Contribute to the continued development and improvement of the company's QA systems and standards
· Support senior QA colleagues with more complex inspections and hold points.
· Escalate non‑conformances promptly and professionally.
· Assist in gathering information for quality investigations.
· Maintain awareness of NHBC standards, adoptable requirements and basic highway/regulatory expectations.
· Support Senior Quality Advisor in delivering toolbox talks, demonstrations and basic training to site teams.
Essential Skills & Qualifications
· Proven experience in either groundworks, civil engineering, infrastructure, highways, roads or residential projects.
· Understanding of quality standards, inspection techniques, and compliance legislation.
· Ability to influence stakeholders, work with construction teams, and write detailed reports.
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Passionate about reinforcing correct standards and helping embed a right‑first‑time culture within the company
Remuneration:
Excellent salary and remuneration package on offer. Please contact John Ashcroft (phone number removed)
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