Construction Quality & Gateway Inspector

  • Knightwood Associates
  • Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
  • Nov 06, 2025
Full time Construction Management QA-Quality Control Architect and Design

Job Description

Construction Quality & Gateway Records Inspector
London - Leading Residential Developer

Our client, a busy and established London residential developer, is seeking a detail-driven Construction Quality & Gateway Records Inspector. This newly created role will strengthen quality assurance across the build lifecycle and ensure full compliance with the Building Safety Act and Gateway 3 requirements.

The Role
You'll split your time between on-site inspections and auditing digital QA records. Key responsibilities include:

  • Inspecting materials, workmanship, compliance with drawings/specifications, building regulations, and company quality standards.
  • Verifying QA and Gateway 3 documentation from subcontractors and site teams, ensuring all golden thread information is complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
  • Auditing QA records and BSR documentation at key milestones.
  • Supporting project teams in establishing and monitoring the Quality Plan.
  • Monitoring material quality and reviewing contractor workmanship and safety compliance.
  • Identifying and recording non-conformances and coordinating corrective actions.
  • Ensuring all required inspections and testing are completed and documented.
  • Collaborating with Site and Technical Managers to resolve quality issues.
  • Attending monthly Building Safety Act duty holder meetings and presenting findings.
  • Signing off build stage "hold points" for BSR data collection.
  • Ensuring compliance with Mandatory Occurrence, Change Control, Fire Emergency and Construction Control Plans.

About You

  • 3-5 years' experience in QA/QC or site inspection within residential construction.
  • Diploma or Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Inspection or similar.
  • Able to interpret architectural, structural and MEP drawings.
  • Knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022, Gateway processes and golden thread principles.
  • Experience with document control and systems such as Asite, Viewpoint or BIM 360.
  • ISO 9001 or Building Inspector certifications beneficial.

Why Join?

  • Reputable London developer committed to quality and compliance.
  • Key role shaping safer, better-built homes.
  • Collaborative, professional, quality-focused culture.