calfordseaden is a leading multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy. We provide a comprehensive range of services across the built environment, including Architecture, Building Information Management (BIM), Building Safety, Engineering, Fire Safety, Health and Safety, Surveying, Sustainability, and more.

Quality Technical Inspector

Home based

Full Time

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Technical Inspector to join our multi-disciplinary practice.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience in both new-build and refurbishment, having a detailed knowledge of various forms of construction and ability in undertaking inspections of building works in progress.

You will need to liaise closely with Building Contractors, reading drawings, issue site inspection reports, research technical data, be comfortable working as part of an existing team and be able to use Microsoft Word and Outlook (and Excel is desirable but not essential) to prepare specific reports under the direction of a team leader.

The work will involve undertaking regular inspections of construction work to monitor progress and quality, verifying compliance with contractual drawings, specifications, warranty standards and Employer’s Requirements, identifying discrepancies, preparing written reports with supporting photographs. The work will also involve close liaison with Main Contractors’ site teams to review and advise on quality management.

This is a home based role covering Greater London and the eastern Home Counties. Projects will span all sections including residential, blue light, education and health, commercial etc for new build and refurbishment projects. There may also be a requirement to visit manufacturer’s factories/yards to review quality further afield so a full driving licence is required. 

What you'll need:

Qualifications:

• Full UK Driving license and access to vehicle

• MICWCI or MCIOB or equivalent

• Qualifications in fire safety and/or extensive experience of inspecting fire safety works/facades would be beneficial but are not essential

Knowledge:

• Excellent knowledge of building construction

• Good knowledge of basic contract law

Skills:

• Be able to write well presented reports to a high standard

• Be able to organise and prioritise own workloads

• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)

• Able to work under pressure

What we offer

People are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we invest in them at every stage of their career. We are proud to hold the Investors in People Gold award, which we believe demonstrates our commitment to nurturing our people. Structured Apprenticeships and work experience opportunities are available across the organisation to support those at the beginning of their careers. We also have career development pathways to help you understand and structure your professional development.

We provide a range of benefits including hybrid working, the option to buy and sell annual leave, enhanced annual leave for long service, sponsorship for qualifications, a recruitment referral bonus scheme, enhanced family leave policies, an employee assistance programme, and more!

Who we are

We’re a multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy with offices in Orpington, London, Birmingham, Essex, Cambridge, and Hampshire. With 80 years of experience of delivering award-winning projects across all major sectors, we’re committed to making a positive difference in the communities we serve.

Our vision is to be identified as a trusted client advisor; national in reach, local in service, and selected for our quality and expertise in the built environment. Our brilliant team consists of individuals who are passionate about delivering the best results and continuously demonstrate why our clients choose us to help bring their projects to life. You can find out more about our work on our website www.calfordseaden.com

Our values are integral in everything we do. They shape the way we work with clients and each other. Our values are:

• Collaboration Being one team and supporting each other to achieve the best results and maximise our potential.
• Authenticity Being true to ourselves and others and celebrating our differences.
• Giving Back Recognizing and embracing the need for our work to have a positive social impact.
• Excellence Striving to be up with the best and at the forefront of what we do.
• Support Providing investment, encouragement and support to bring out the best in our People.
• Integrity Being honest and doing the right thing

If you are a talented individual, with a commercial mind, and align to our values, please apply. If this job isn’t quite right for you but you would like to start or progress a career within our construction consultancy, please connect with us so you can be notified about relevant future vacancies.

calfordseaden is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to supporting the principles of equality of opportunity in employment, training, and service delivery.