Construction Quality Advisor

  • Thatcher Associates
  • Bristol, Gloucestershire
  • Oct 17, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Quality Advisor

Location: South West Region

Salary: Competitive + Benefits Package and Bonuses

About the Role:

We are a leading national main contractor delivering high-value construction projects across the South West, and we're looking for an experienced Quality Advisor to join our growing team.

Working on projects valued at over 30 million, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our construction activities meet the highest quality standards, comply with regulatory requirements, and exceed client expectations. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional to make a real impact on prestigious builds across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems across multiple construction projects in line with ISO 9001 and company standards
  • Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and quality checks to ensure compliance with specifications, building regulations, and contract requirements
  • Identify quality risks and non-conformances, and work collaboratively with site teams to implement corrective actions
  • Review and approve method statements, risk assessments, and quality plans prior to construction activities
  • Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure quality expectations are clearly understood and delivered
  • Maintain accurate quality documentation including inspection test plans (ITPs), test records, non-conformance reports, and quality audits
  • Provide training, coaching, and guidance to site teams on quality procedures and best practices
  • Attend design meetings and pre-construction planning sessions to embed quality considerations from project inception
  • Support the preparation for and management of client handovers, ensuring all quality documentation is complete and compliant
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality performance across the business

About You:

Essential:

  • Proven experience as a Quality Advisor, Quality Manager, or Quality Engineer within the construction industry
  • Experience working on projects valued at 30 million+ with a main contractor or similar organization
  • Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems
  • Comprehensive understanding of building regulations, construction standards (BS, EN), and quality assurance processes
  • Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Confident communicator able to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South West region

Desirable:

  • Relevant quality qualification (e.g., CQI, IOSH, NVQ Level 4/6 in Construction, or degree in Construction/Engineering)
  • Experience in specific sectors such as commercial, residential, education, healthcare, or infrastructure
  • Knowledge of lean construction principles and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Familiarity with BIM (Building Information Modelling) processes

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary reflective of experience
  • Company vehicle or car allowance
  • Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Yearly bonus around 15% of salary
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Career progression within a well-established national contractor
  • Exposure to high-profile, prestigious projects across the South West

How to Apply:

If you're a quality-focused professional looking to take the next step in your career with a respected national main contractor, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV subit your CV today or contact Fiona Corbett on the details attached to this advert.