Baily Garner
Quality Control Inspector
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Quality Control Inspector
Job Title: Quality Control Inspector
Salary: £45,000 + car allowance
Location: London
We are looking for a Quality Control Inspector to join our vibrant team.
Joining an existing team led by the Programme Manager the Quality Control Inspector (Clerk of Works) is responsible for monitoring construction quality on site, ensuring that all works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, standards, and statutory requirements. The role acts as the client's on site representative, providing impartial advice, documenting progress, and identifying issues before they become costly defects.
Working on various projects, including: new build traditional and timber frame housing, HRB reclad schemes, LWS apartment builds, listed buildings and retail across London and surrounding areas.
Who are Baily Garner?
With nearly 50 years of experience, Baily Garner LLP is a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy with over 350 employees and offices in Eltham, Manchester, and Birmingham-delivering national coverage. We provide a full suite of services including Architecture, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, M&E Engineering, Sustainability Consulting, and more.
Our purpose is to positively impact people's lives. We achieve this by delivering exceptional service and creating opportunities that make a real difference-for our clients, end users, our people, and the planet.
Responsibilities:
Monitor and inspect ongoing work, including that of sub-contractors, to ensure compliance with project specifications. Report any issues with workmanship or materials to the Project Manager and Principal Contractor. Prepare and submit detailed reports, manage task allocation, and track progress using tools like Fieldview. Adhere to reporting guidelines specific to our services. Maintain a detailed diary of work progress, noting potential delays, subpar workmanship or materials, site visitors, and weather conditions. Record and report any incidents that could disrupt project timelines to the Project Manager. Provide practical advice to the Project Manager to keep the building contract on track. Address queries related to drawings and specifications, ensuring coordination between project documents. Evaluate drawings during the pre-construction phase if requested. Attend project sites and provide services in line with the building contract requirements. Liaise with contractors, subcontractors, designers, and the client to resolve technical issues. Attend client meeting to report on quality. Complete snagging, defect inspections, and end of defect period reviews maintain detailed site inspection records, including progress photos, notes, and daily logs.
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Ideal Candidate:
Strong understanding of building regulations Knowledge of construction methods and build sequences (timber frame, traditional build, steel frame, RC frame, facade works) Ability to read and understand drawings and details, specifications and contract documentation Experienced working in construction at management level (site manager) in either a construction or Mechanical & Engineering field Good communicator, Proficiency in using modern technology, including tablets and software's such as View Point, Fieldview and Microsoft Office ability to use online portals such as View Point and Fieldview. MCIOB or MICWCI accreditation Hold a valid CSCS card
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Benefits:
Flexible working hours (choice of start and finish times based around a 7.25 hour working day, core hours between 10am-4.15pm) 36.25 hours per week Hybrid working (potential to work from office and home) Medicash health plan (money back on your dental, optical, physio appointments and more) Life assurance cover (four times annual salary) for all colleagues. In-house mental health first aiders Pay reviews twice a year Annual leave + bank holidays Birthday leave Buy/sell annual leave Long-service leave Pay reviews twice a year Scottish Widows pension and salary sacrifice (4.5% contribution matched) Professional development scheme Sponsorship of professional fees 2 paid corporate social responsibility days
If you're interested in joining our multidisciplinary consultancy, apply today by submitting your CV and a cover letter outlining your current salary, salary expectations, and why you believe you're a good fit for this role.
Baily Garner LLP are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity needs.
We are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage, please let us know.
Example: If you need additional time for assessments, require materials in an alternative format, or need a different interview setting, please inform us, and we will make the necessary arrangements.
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