Quality Assurance Manager in Cavendish Square, Greater London

Help ensure quality is built-in from the outset on landmark London developments.

The Grapevine is recruiting a Quality Assurance Manager for an established self-build developer and main contractor specialising in major residential, co-living and student accommodation schemes.

The role;

Reporting to the head of technical compliance in the company's Wigmore Street head office and based on sites in Southall, Tower Hamlets, and Croydon, you will take ownership of site quality assurance, ensuring that completed works meet design requirements, Building Regulations and project standards. Working closely with project directors, design managers and compliance specialists, you will help ensure that quality records and supporting evidence are captured throughout construction to support Gateway 3 compliance. This is a practical, site-based position combining physical inspections, technical coordination and clear guidance to subcontractors and delivery teams.

The Opportunity;

A newly created role with an expanding, privately-owned main contractor, combining high-rise construction with advanced offsite manufacturing.

Work at the forefront of modern construction, combining major high-rise projects with advanced offsite manufacturing expertise.

Technically challenging projects with an experienced multidisciplinary team on fast track high-rise modular schemes.

Duties;

Translating drawings and specifications into practical, project-specific inspection checklists and Inspection and Test Plans.

Planning inspections around construction programmes, sequencing key installation stages.

Inspecting works across structural, civil engineering and architectural packages.

Reviewing and approving QA records, checking that evidence is accurate, complete and traceable.

You should have;

A sound understanding of structures, civils and architectural construction.

The ability to interpret design information and assess the quality of installed works.

Working knowledge of UK Building Regulations and Gateway 3 evidence requirements.

Experience managing inspection records, quality checklists and supporting documentation.

A practical, organised approach and the confidence to challenge work that does not meet the required standard.

Experience of high-rise projects, Trimble Field View or equivalent digital QA systems, BIM workflows and ISO 9001 would be advantageous.

With employment anticipateed in the first week of January 2027, interviews are available from w/c 23rd November and salary is a competitive £65k to £85k plus package