We have an exciting new opportunity at PCE for a Construction Quality Checker to work as part of our Construction team in Manchester.
The Construction Quality Checker will be responsible for inspecting and measuring finished precast concrete structural element products in situ, ensuring compliance with specifications, tolerances, and finish standards. The role is critical to PCE’s Right First-Time quality culture, supporting efficient handovers and minimising rework and defects.
The Construction Quality Checker will work alongside the Building Handover Manager and General Foreman, providing field-level QA checks, digital records, and feedback into PCE’s Novade system.
Summary
Location: ManchesterReports to: Handover Manager
Competitive remuneration package
Benefits
- Pro Rata – 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, which increases during employment
- Pension
- Life cover
- Private health insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Discretionary bonus, EOT Reward bonuses are based on business performance
Responsibilities
Inspection & Measurement
- Inspect all installed precast elements for geometry, tolerance, alignment, and finish.
- Use digital and manual measuring tools (levels, gauges, tape) to record compliance.
- Identify, record, and elevate non-conformances or defects via Novade software.
- Verify repairs or corrective actions are completed before handover.
Quality Assurance & Reporting
- Complete Novade checklists and upload photographic evidence.
- Maintain defect logs and contribute to Unit QA Registers.
- Support the Handover Manager in producing QA packs and closure records.
- Participate in daily briefings, QA toolbox talks, and inspection planning.
- Liaise with Handover Manager, General Foreman, and site operatives to sequence inspections.
- Attend interface and handover meetings, reporting quality findings.
- Provide clear feedback to operatives to ensure corrective actions are understood.
- Support the closure of NCRs and snagging items.
Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities
- Comply with PCE Ltd Health & Safety Policy, Method Statements, and RAMS.
- Wear appropriate 7-point PPE.
- Report unsafe conditions, poor standards, or hazards via Novade/Event Log.
Key Interfaces
- Handover Manager (Stream Lead): Direct reporting and daily coordination.
- General Foreman: Inspection scheduling and defect resolution.
- PCE Operatives & Subcontractors: Interface for inspections and snag rectification.
- Head of Quality / Project Manager: QA performance reporting as required.
Skills & Behaviours
- CSCS card.
- Experience in construction quality control or inspection roles.
- Competence in using measuring tools and digital QA systems.
- Attention to detail and ability to identify defects.
- Strong communication skills to report and elevate findings.
- Experience with precast/insitu concrete or structural works.
- Previous site-based QA/QC/inspection roles.
- Familiarity with ISO 9001 QA systems.
Behaviours
- Act with professionalism and integrity always.
- Displays and promotes PCE’s leadership core values; Humble, Hungry, Honest & Smart.
- Promotes the company in a professional manner, in line with PCE values at all times.
About PCE
PCE Ltd is an employee-owned, forward-thinking superstructure and façade construction specialist, delivering HybriDfMA ‘system build’ solutions on some of the most exciting and innovative projects in the UK. PCE is driven to provide our client partners with the best value, construction speed, and the highest levels of safety and quality, throughout our project delivery.
Why PCE?
- Positive and motivated workforce through employee partners.
- A family-feel culture.
- Champions of employee engagement, voice and drive-driven change.
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Full induction programme, with continued support and ongoing training.
- Commitment to continuous improvement governed by innovation, sustainability and advanced digital techniques.
Our People
We are proud of the working environment we have created, which allows our people, teams and business to thrive. We want candidates with the right attitudes, behaviours and work ethic to be a part of the successful team at PCE, as we believe great teams are made up of a diverse blend of strengths, backgrounds, views and experiences. If you are hungry, reliable, have a positive attitude and are a self-developer, we would love to welcome you to our team!
All applicants must have a legal right to work in the UK
PCE Ltd is an equal opportunities employer
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