Build Quality Assurance Advisor

At Berkeley, quality takes precedence, from choosing the right location and style of home, to the construction processes we practice, the materials we use and the specifications we put into our homes.

Building Safety and Quality Assurance (BSQA) is part of the wider Quality Management arrangements and we are currently looking to strengthen our BSQA team with the appointment of a BSQA Advisor. BSQA is part of the build process, which have a physical, financial or reputational risk, and covers such things as fire and life safety, water management, façade integrity and structural integrity. As part of the BSQA team, you will be helping to enhance the arrangements we currently have in place.

*This role requires regional travel to Berkeley Group developments*

The role

Reporting to the Group Head of Health, Safety and Build Quality Assurance you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Group Head of Health, Safety and BQA and BQA Manager in delivering day to day management of the BSQA Management System.
• Supporting the Group Head of Health, Safety and BQA and BQA Manager in delivering enhanced arrangements.
• Building on the key areas identified and promoting arrangements associated with them.
• Acting as a source of help and information for the Divisions and Operating Companies within the Berkeley Group.
• Visiting sites and inspecting and auditing as part of the BSQA team.
• Attend BSQA Forum meetings and participate in them.
• Assist with reviewing the arrangements for time to time and look to provide continual improvement / lessons learnt in all areas of BSQA.
• Assist with training on the BSQA system as required.

Experience required

• Previous experience in a similar role (desirable but not essential).
• Excellent interpersonal, oral & written communication skills.
• People management; giving direction, support and guidance.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A commitment to continuous process improvement.
• Organised and methodical approach to tasks.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Reliable and flexible.

Why join us?

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
• Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
• Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
• Private pension plan.
• Group life assurance.

The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.