Construction Quality Manager North West - Housing Provider
£232 per day PAYE / £300 per day Umbrella
Ongoign Temp contract
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Construction Quality Manager to join a major residential development and housing organisation delivering large-scale apartment and housing schemes across the UK.
This role will act as the key on‑site representative responsible for ensuring all construction works are delivered to the highest possible quality standards, in line with approved drawings, specifications, and programme requirements.
Working closely with internal construction teams, contractors, consultants, and supply chain partners, you will oversee build quality throughout all critical stages of the construction process, ensuring safe, compliant, and defect‑free delivery of projects from inception through to handover.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in driving construction excellence, improving build standards, and ensuring customer‑focused delivery across complex residential developments.
Responsibilities
* Act as the primary quality representative on site throughout the construction lifecycle
* Ensure works are completed in accordance with construction issue drawings, specifications, and quality expectations
* Carry out inspections across all key build stages including substructure, superstructure, and finishing phases
* Monitor and manage quality assurance processes across apartment and housing developments
* Identify defects, quality concerns, and non‑compliance issues, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
* Provide buildability and construction advice during pre‑construction and delivery phases
* Coordinate with contractors, consultants, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders
* Ensure safe, compliant, and defect‑free handovers on completed schemes
* Support contract management and monitor contractor performance on site
* Promote strong health & safety standards across all projects
* Produce technical reports, documentation, and inspection records to a high standard
* Assist with programme delivery, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements Essential
* Significant construction industry experience within residential development, housing, or main contracting
* Strong knowledge of apartment construction and traditional house building methods
* Excellent understanding of substructure, superstructure, materials, and build sequencing
* Experience managing quality assurance and inspections on complex construction projects
* Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and compliance requirements
* Experience working within large-scale, multi-disciplinary construction environments
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making ability
* Commitment to delivering high‑quality customer‑focused developments
* Strong health & safety awareness and site management understanding
* Degree qualified in a construction‑related discipline
* Working towards or already achieved Chartered status within a recognised construction institution
Desirable
* Experience working with housing associations or large residential developers
* Knowledge of modern methods of construction (MMC)
* Experience managing third‑party stakeholders during project delivery
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