Mace
Senior Architect - Construction Quality Monitoring
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Senior Architect - Construction Quality Monitoring
Architect – Construction Quality Monitoring (CQM) Lead
About the Role
Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition. Our values shape the way we consult and the skills of the people we seek to join us.
We are looking for an Architect to support a significant pipeline of site quality monitoring (CQM) across our multi-disciplinary team. This role will support our offices (London, Winchester, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds) in delivering Construction Quality Monitoring (CQM) Lead responsibilities. The CQM Lead will deliver a quality monitoring service to:
- Monitor and report on construction works
- Identify build quality and workmanship non-compliance
- Spot health and safety hazards and risks during execution
The successful candidate will work alongside our Multi-Disciplinary Design and Building Surveying team and will have opportunities to contribute across public and private sector projects with similar quality monitoring needs.
Education Sector Focus: The role will include site quality monitoring within the Education sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide construction quality monitoring support across assigned projects.
- Review works in progress for compliance with:
- Contract requirements
- Good working practices
- Manufacturer recommendations
- Coordinate specialist consultants when needed (e.g., M&E Engineers, Fire Consultants, Façade Engineers).
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including consulting online platforms for reports.
- Collaborate with other disciplines, site managers, and supply chain members, applying sound construction judgement.
- Understand and apply JCT forms of contract; familiarity with NEC schemes is advantageous but not essential.
- Manage workload independently, including:
- Tender design
- Supervision of small-to-medium maintenance projects (quality and compliance).
- Prepare site inspection reports, using tablet-based software for documentation.
- Obtain/renew DBS clearance and meet security clearance requirements where necessary.
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Key Requirements
Qualifications (Compulsory)
- A relevant construction degree (or equivalent qualification).
- Chartered Architect status.
Experience & Technical competencies
- Proven track record in a similar CQM or construction inspection role.
- Strong knowledge of modern methods of construction (MMC) and building technology.
- Preference given to candidates with Education sector experience (e.g., DfE projects) and an understanding of:
- The Department for Education’s (DfE) Output Specification
- S25 Technical Manual compliance.
- NEC Supervisor or NEC Project Manager Accreditation (not essential, but desirable).
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Soft Skills & Professional Attributes
- Clear written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholder groups.
- Construction judgement and engagement of causal factors.
- Proactiveness in self-managing workload and project deadlines.
Summary of Benefits & Our Values
Our Values
- Safety First: Value wellbeing, promote a safe, inclusive ethos, underpinning every decision.
- Client Focus: Ensure quality deliverables and long-term client relationships.
- Integrity: Always uphold the right standards and ethical compliance.
- Create Opportunity: Nurture skill development and a culture of continuous improvement.
Support for Success
- Open to Flexible/Part-Time Work: Discussions welcome around hybrid and other working-style arrangements.
- Diverse Opportunities: We encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you don’t meet every criterion, please still apply—matching talent may exceed expectations!
- Compliance & Environment: Standard vetting and role-specific security screening apply.
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