Construction Quality Manager - Special Projects (Fire Safety & Remediation)

Construction Quality Manager - Special Projects (Fire Safety & Remediation)
Location: London (site-based, hybrid working)
Salary: £55,000 + performance-related pay

This is a hands-on role for a construction professional who takes pride in getting things right on site.
As Construction Quality Manager, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the quality, compliance and fire safety of major remediation and special projects across a residential portfolio. You will be the eyes and ears on site, ensuring that works are delivered to the highest standards and that risks, defects and non-compliance are identified and addressed early.
If you enjoy being visible on site, working closely with project teams and holding contractors to account, this role offers real influence and responsibility.

The Role
You will be a key member of the Special Projects team, responsible for the quality control of remediation works from design review through to handover.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining a regular on-site presence, carrying out inspections and recording evidence of quality and compliance
• Reviewing drawings and specifications pre- and post-commencement to identify errors, omissions or non-compliance
• Monitoring contractor and subcontractor performance, with a strong focus on fire safety and remediation works
• Identifying defects, snagging issues and non-compliance, and escalating them through the appropriate project channels
• Producing clear written reports, including photographic records, to evidence progress and quality
• Supporting pre-handover, snagging and standard-setting inspections
• Working closely with Project Managers, Employers' Agents and consultants to resolve technical issues
• Acting as the lead within the team on outstanding Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) actions
• Supporting the management of latent defects and complex quality issues
• Engaging with residents and attending meetings where required, ensuring quality and safety standards are clearly communicated

This role does not issue instructions directly to contractors but provides authoritative technical input that drives corrective action.

About You
You will be an experienced site-based quality or inspection professional with a strong understanding of construction standards, fire safety and compliance.

Essential experience and skills:

• Qualification in a building or construction discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in a Quality Manager, Clerk of Works, Site Inspector, Defects Surveyor or compliance-focused role
• Proven experience inspecting works, snagging and managing handover processes
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Good knowledge of statutory regulations, building standards and health & safety requirements
• Confident producing concise, factual written reports
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage inspections across multiple live sites
• Comfortable working in occupied residential environments

Desirable:

• Experience within social housing or residential portfolios
• Experience inspecting cladding remediation or fire safety works
• Membership of ICWCI, RICS, CIOB or IOSH
• Practical knowledge of M&E installations

Additional requirements include a clean driving licence and the ability to access confined spaces where required.

Why This Role?

• A genuinely influential quality role, embedded in major remediation projects
• High site visibility with autonomy and professional respect
• Strong focus on fire safety, compliance and resident outcomes
• Stable, long-term role with performance-related pay
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced project and technical teams

If you are passionate about construction quality, fire safety and doing the right thing on site, this is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering safer, higher-quality homes.
Apply or request a confidential discussion to find out more.