Overview of Business
Harken Search is recruiting a Construction Quality & Gateway Audit Manager for a London-based SME residential developer. The company delivers high-quality housing—from low-rise to high-rise—focused on design excellence, cost efficiency, and sustainable construction.
Job description
This new role ensures construction quality and regulatory compliance, with a focus on Building Safety Regulator (BSR) Gateway submissions and the “Golden Thread” of information.
Key responsibilities include:
* Inspecting construction work for compliance with drawings, regulations, and quality standards
* Auditing QA records and BSR documentation at all build stages
* Supporting site teams in setting up and monitoring Quality Plans
* Verifying material quality and contractor workmanship
* Identifying and managing non-conformances and corrective actions
* Ensuring all inspections, testing, and documentation are complete
* Attending monthly duty holder meetings and signing off BSR hold points
* Ensuring compliance with safety plans and consultant/contractor competency documentation
* Assisting with pre-handover inspections and final acceptance
Essential Experience
* Residential building regulations and inspection procedures
* Construction materials and methods
* Reading architectural, structural, and MEP drawings
* Building Safety Act 2022 and Gateway 3 processes
* Document control in construction
* Strong grasp of “Golden Thread” principles
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Bonus scheme
* Pension
* Healthcare
* Travel allowance or company car
Don't meet all of the above requirements? Harken Search are committed to championing inclusive and diverse recruitment, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
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