Construction Quality Officer

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council’s Urban Design & Building Services team is looking to employ a permanent Construction Quality Officer.

You will be working alongside a creative, innovative, multi-disciplinary and self-motivated team of professionals (architects, landscape architects, structural engineers, property surveyors, mechanical and electrical engineers and associated co-ordination staff).

You will form part of the project team on a range of different projects. Your role will involve interactive and collaborative working with our in-house teams, other local authorities and private sector consultants.

You will be required to assist in the provision of a full range of building clerk of works services on a variety of new build, re-modelling and refurbishment projects on behalf of Urban Design & Building Services internal and external clients.  Including housing, education, leisure schemes ranging from £10k to £20m.  You will be an integral part of the project management team comprising of  3 Construction Quality Officers, 5 Quantity Surveyors and 1 Project Manager.

We offer flexible working hours, to help maintain a good work life balance.

This current vacancy is suited to a suitably qualified person. The minimum requirements for this post are you must have a level 3 equivalent qualification in a construction related subject area or be able to demonstrate relevant skills and training to a similar or higher level than the aforementioned with considerable relevant experience in a construction related trade. Further technical and practical training, where appropriate, will be provided.

For an informal chat, please contact Martin Yates, Principal Lead Quantity Surveyor on 07386 687060 or email: martin_yates@sandwell.gov.uk

Closing Date:- Monday 27 January 2025

​We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

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To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk

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