construction quality inspector

Description

Construction quality inspectors monitor the activities at larger construction sites to make sure everything happens according to standards and specifications. They pay close attention to potential safety problems and take samples of products to test for conformity with standards and specifications.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

construction product regulation

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

statistical quality control total quality control design principles quantity surveying building materials industry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

inspect construction supplies supervise staff maintain work area cleanliness use safety equipment in construction monitor construction site check compatibility of materials recognise signs of wood rot process incoming construction supplies work ergonomically follow health and safety procedures in construction evaluate employees work keep records of work progress ensure conformity to specifications advise on construction materials test construction material samples liaise with managers make time-critical decisions

OPTIONALOptional competences

organise quality circle write specifications work in a construction team identify wood warp communicate with external laboratories