Quality Inspector - Facade

Overview

Are you a Quality Inspector in London looking for your next opportunity?

Atkins Search are currently recruiting for a Quality Inspector - Façade to join a leading construction contractor delivering works on the prestigious Old Oak Common project in London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major infrastructure scheme and play a key role in ensuring façade installation works are delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance and workmanship.

Client

Our client is a highly respected construction and infrastructure contractor with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex projects across the UK. They are recognised for their collaborative culture, commitment to quality and focus on continuous improvement throughout project delivery.

Working on a nationally significant infrastructure programme, they are seeking an experienced Quality Inspector to support façade installation works and ensure the highest levels of compliance, traceability and workmanship are maintained throughout the construction process.

Role

As Quality Inspector - Façade, you will be responsible for managing quality inspections across designated façade work packages, ensuring installations are completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and regulatory requirements.

You will work closely with installation teams to monitor quality performance, verify inspection documentation, manage non-conformances and ensure works are delivered safely and compliantly. The role requires a proactive approach to quality assurance, strong technical understanding of façade systems and the confidence to challenge non-compliant works where necessary.

Responsibilities

As a Quality Inspector in Facades, your responsibilities will include (but not limited to);

Review, audit and accept materials, cladding systems, glazing and insulation to ensure they match specifications and requirements.

Execute and enforce the Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) relevant to works, identifying critical hold- and-witness points before works proceed to the next stage.

Record evidence of the installation activities in the Bolster System, in accordance with the latest approved drawings, and the specification.

Ensure checklists and inspection documentation are progressively verified and signed by all required participants, in accordance with the approved inspection and test plan.

Issue Inspection and Test Records (ITRs) in accordance with the approved ITPs, ensuring they are completed accurately, supported by the required evidence, and verified and signed by all relevant parties before the works progress beyond applicable hold points.

Installation team oversite – monitor installation team QA performance to maintain high standards of tolerance, alignment and weatherproofing; proactively identifying defects, structural weaknesses or installation deviations from approved drawings.

Act as the single point of contact for package site team to chase quality sign-offs and resolve documentation gaps.

Exercise full authority to pause installation works if unsafe conditions, non-compliant materials, or immediate structural hazards are detected.

Facilitate quality-focused training sessions, including supplier visits

Facilitate High Risk Reviews/ Audits as applicable to relevant works

Ensure full compliance with the NCR procedure, including the identification, reporting, investigation, corrective action, and formal close-out of all non-conformances.

Support the maintenance of the NCR schedule and oversee, support, and drive the close-out of NCRs with the Site and Package Managers.

Support the Project QA Manager in the provision of documentation required for the completion of the Quality Record Packs.

Person

The successful Quality Inspector will have previous experience within a façade construction environment. You will possess strong technical knowledge, attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively with project stakeholders to ensure exceptional quality standards are achieved.

Experience within façade construction, installation or quality assurance environments

Experience as a Site QA Engineer, Quality Inspector, QA/QC Inspector or similar role

Understanding of façade systems, supporting steelwork and primary anchors

Experience coordinating on-site testing and performance diagnostics

Knowledge of construction standards, specifications and regulatory requirements

Experience using digital quality management systems and quality records platforms

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

Familiarity with inspection, testing and non-conformance management procedures

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Strong attention to detail and analytical approach

High levels of integrity and commitment to quality excellence

Construction Management Degree or NVQ Level 6 preferred

CSCS Gold Card essential

CSCS Black Card desirable

Renumeration

As Quality Inspector - Façade, you will join a leading contractor working on one of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a quality-focused organisation that values continuous improvement, technical excellence and professional development.

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity to work on a nationally significant infrastructure project

Long-term career progression opportunities

Professional development and further training support

Collaborative and supportive working environment

Exposure to major façade and construction packages

Opportunity to influence project quality and best practice standards

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