Job Details

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

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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