Quality assurance (QA) / Clerk of Works
Posted 1 day ago by Latcom plc
£350 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
London
Summary: The role of Quality Assurance (QA) / Clerk of Works involves overseeing Solar Farm projects across the UK, ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations. Candidates must possess a valid CSCS card, a full driving license, and a UTR number under the CIS scheme. The position requires travel and occasional overnight stays, with travel and accommodation costs covered by the employer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Establishing quality standards based on client needs, industry regulations, and business goals.
- Executing testing and inspections to ensure compliance with defined standards.
- Collaborating with teams to investigate issues and implement corrective actions.
- Monitoring and reporting metrics related to defects, performance, and customer complaints.
Key Skills:
- Proven QA and Clerk of Works experience.
- Deep understanding of construction trades, materials, methods, and specifications.
- Knowledge of Building Regulations, Health & Safety laws, and contract law.
- Ability to diagnose defects and assess material quality.
Salary (Rate): £350/day
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Quality Assurance (QA) / Clerk of Works required working on my clients Solar Farm projects around the UK.
Please note you must have:
- A valid CSCS card.
- Full driving licence.
- A UTR number under CIS (Sole trader scheme).
- You must be happy to travel around and stay overnight occasionally. Travel and accommodation will be covered.
Core Quality Assurance/Clerk of Works Job Duties:
- Establishing Quality Standards: Defining, negotiating, and agreeing on in-house quality procedures, standards, and specifications based on client needs, industry regulations (like ISO standards), and business goals.
- Executing Testing and Inspections: Performing manual or automated tests, conducting inspections, and monitoring processes to ensure compliance with defined standards and to identify defects or errors.
- Collaborating on Issue Resolution: Working closely with development, production, and management teams to investigate the root causes of problems and ensure timely implementation of fixes and corrective actions.
- Monitoring and Reporting Metrics: Gathering and analysing data on defects, performance, and customer complaints to produce reports for management and identify trends for improvement.
Technical & Industry Knowledge:
- Proven QA and Clerk of Works experience essential.
- Construction Expertise: Deep understanding of building trades, materials, methods, and complex specifications.
- Legal Compliance: Knowledge of Building Regulations, Health & Safety laws, and contract law (JCT, NHBC) etc…
- Inspection Skills: Ability to diagnose defects, check work against drawings, and assess material quality.
Please send in your CV if you have the above skills.