Quality Control Lead

Responsibilities:

Architectural Finishing & Site Quality Control:

• Conduct regular inspections of ongoing construction and finishing works.
• Monitor blockwork, plastering, screeding, tiling, painting, ceilings, doors, windows, metalwork, and other architectural finishes.
• Ensure clean lines, accurate levels, proper alignment, consistent joints and high-quality workmanship.
• Identify defects, poor workmanship, inconsistencies, and deviations from approved drawings or specifications.
• Ensure that finishes are executed to the required aesthetic and technical standards.
• Inspect details at junctions, corners, edges, openings and transitions between different materials.
• Review workmanship before areas are approved for subsequent stages of construction.
• Ensure that contractors and artisans correct identified defects before work progresses.
• Carry out detailed snagging inspections and monitor the closure of all snags.

Drawings, Specifications & Execution:

• Review architectural drawings and specifications to ensure proper execution on site.
• Interpret architectural details and communicate requirements clearly to site teams and contractors.
• Identify discrepancies between drawings and actual site execution.
• Work closely with project managers, site supervisors, engineers, contractors and artisans to resolve architectural and finishing issues.
• Provide practical solutions where site conditions require adjustments while maintaining design intent and quality.

Quality Assurance:

• Establish and maintain architectural finishing quality standards across projects.
• Develop inspection checklists and quality-control procedures for various stages of construction.
• Conduct pre-inspection and final inspection of completed spaces.
• Document defects and prepare snagging/quality-control reports.
• Follow up to ensure all identified issues are properly rectified.
• Maintain photographic records of quality issues and compl
• Ensure that materials and finishes are installed according to approved samples and specifications.
• Escalate recurring quality issues and poor workmanship to project management.

Contractor & Artisan Management:

• Inspect the work of contractors, subcontractors, and artisans.
• Ensure that contractors understand and adhere to required finishing standards.
• Reject substandard work where necessary and recommend corrective action.
• Work with site teams to improve workmanship and reduce rework.
• Monitor the quality of execution rather than simply relying on contractors’ completion reports.

Project Handover:

• Conduct detailed pre-handover inspections of completed units and common areas.
• Prepare comprehensive snagging lists.
• Verify that all snags have been satisfactorily resolved before final approval.
• Ensure completed spaces meet the company’s expected standard of presentation, functionality and finish before client handover.

Requirements:

• Candidates with a minimum of 4 years of relevant architectural/site experience, particularly in residential developments, luxury apartments, high-end residential construction or real estate development, will be strongly considered.
• Experience in architectural finishing, snagging, quality assurance/control, or site supervision is highly desirable.
• A qualified Architect with relevant professional experience.
• Experienced in residential construction and architectural finishing.
• Highly observant and exceptionally detail-oriented.
• Someone with a strong understanding of construction detailing and finishing techniques.
• Able to identify subtle defects that others may overlook.
• Passionate about quality, neatness, and precision.
• Comfortable working extensively on construction sites.
• Able to read and interpret architectural drawings and details.
• Firm and confident enough to challenge poor workmanship.
• Practical and solution-oriented.
• Strong in communication and coordination.
• Organised and capable of maintaining detailed inspection and snagging records.
• Able to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Success in this role will be measured by:
• Quality and consistency of architectural finishes across projects.
• Reduction in defects and rework.
• Effective identification and closure of snags.
• Compliance with approved architectural drawings and specifications.
• Quality of workmanship delivered by contractors and artisans.
• Overall presentation and finishing standard of completed units and common areas.
• Timely identification and resolution of quality issues.

Why Join Us:

• You will play a critical role in shaping the quality and final presentation of our developments
• Your work will directly influence the standard of homes delivered to our clients and the reputation of our brand.