Nicholas Associates are working in partnership with a valued client to recruit a Quality Assurance Advisor.

Our client is a highly successful groundworks contractor, delivering projects for well-known housebuilders and developers. They have built a strong reputation for quality, integrity, and fostering long-term client relationships, supported by a consistent track record of delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities include:

·      Report to a Senior Quality Advisor

·      Carry out inspections across key stages such as Roads, Sewers, Earthworks, Drainage, Substructures and External Works

·      Ensure activities are delivered safely, compliantly and to the required technical and workmanship standards before progressing

·      Verify activities meet drawings, specifications, regulatory requirements, NHBC Standards and company procedures.

·      Gather accurate data, following consistent processes and feeding back insights

·      Contribute to the continued development and improvement of the company’s QA systems and standards

·      Support senior QA colleagues with more complex inspections and hold points.

·      Escalate non‑conformances promptly and professionally.

·      Assist in gathering information for quality investigations.

·      Maintain awareness of NHBC standards, adoptable requirements and basic highway/regulatory expectations.

·      Support Senior Quality Advisor in delivering toolbox talks, demonstrations and basic training to site teams.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

·      Proven experience in either groundworks, civil engineering, infrastructure, highways, roads or residential projects.

·      Understanding of quality standards, inspection techniques, and compliance legislation.

·      Ability to influence stakeholders, work with construction teams, and write detailed reports.

·      Strong interpersonal and communication skills

·      Passionate about reinforcing correct standards and helping embed a right‑first‑time culture within the company

Remuneration:

Excellent salary and remuneration package on offer. Please contact John Ashcroft 07867450022