Senior Quality Inspector

Please note that although this job advert is for a permanent post, offers for fixed term contracts may also be made from this file.

BAND: 6

JOB PURPOSE:
The post holder will be responsible for the management of a Regional Inspectorate team which provides an inspection and measurement service on allocated construction sites, ensuring contract standards are maintained in respect of Statutory Regulations, materials and workmanship. The post holder will ensure that the team carries out inspections, reports and measures works completed at various stages throughout construction, maintains detailed records, and forwards these records and measurements to the Contract Administrator/Project Manager.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. i) A degree or equivalent Level 6* qualification in a relevant Technical/Construction Discipline PLUS a minimum of 2 years’ post qualification experience in construction maintenance
OR
ii) BTEC Higher Certificate/Diploma or equivalent qualification in a Technical/Construction related discipline PLUS 3 years’ post qualification experience in construction maintenance
OR
iii) A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Clerk of Works AND 12 months experience as a time-served tradesperson in the construction industry with site and personnel management in the minimum capacity of foreperson AND Membership of an appropriate institute e.g. Institute of Clerk of Works and Construction or be willing to work towards within the first year of employment. (Please include dates)

*Refer to Qualifications Framework for equivalencies

APPLICATION PROCESS
Application should be made using the on-line application form. Instructionson how to complete the on-line form appears once the form has been accessed. Make sure you follow these instructions.

Candidates unable to use the on-line form can request a manual application form, by emailing recruit@nihe.gov.uk quoting the particular Job Title and Reference Number. Please note that if the candidate uses this method, it is their responsibility to ensure we receive their application by the allocated closing date and time. Guidance on the completion and return of applications is included in the Candidate Guidelines on the job related documents. The Northern Ireland Housing Executive have a policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders, a copy can be made available on request.

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED EVEN IF DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL REASONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT OF YOUR GETGOT ACCOUNT IT WILL TAKE A MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD. IF AN APPLICATION IS LATE BECAUSE OF THIS IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that all such information is provided. Candidates who fail to provide sufficient information on which a panel might determine their eligibility for the post will not be shortlisted.

The Housing Executive is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community who are currently under represented in parts of our workforce.