Technical Inspector - South

Title

Technical Inspector - South

Contract Type

Permanent - Full Time, 35 per week.

Salary

£48,691 - £53,725 per annum dependant on experience. Plus Essential Car User Allowance £1,300 per annum

Grade

9

Reporting Office

London, Stratford

Working Location

South/Thames London

Persona

Agile Worker

20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working). Office, site, and home working. Site attendance 4 days a week.

Closing Date

9th June 2026 at 11pm

Interview Dates

18th June 2026 via MS Teams

Please click here for the role profile - Technical Inspector - South Role Profile.doc

Benefits include

Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more…

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated.

With effect from February 2026, L&Q reserve the right to not shortlist applications from candidates with 3 or more unsuccessful applications within the last 24 months.

Join our Major

Works Delivery Team at L&Q

The Major Works Delivery team are looking for an experienced Technical Inspector with vast technical knowledge with experience in working on large scale, planned works to include but not limited to Kitchen/Bathrooms renewal, External works, Retrofit M&E and Complex projects. The role reports to the Partnership Manager. We are looking for someone to join our team to bolster their current wealth of experience and knowledge.

If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply!

Your impact in the role

The Technical Inspector will be responsible for the inspection and quality of designated planned programmes including Kitchen and Bathroom renewal, windows and door programmes, roofing and retrofit works.

Collaborating with our partnered contractors to provide excellent customer service whilst ensuring high-quality products and quality are delivered. Ensuring that the L&Q property assets are maintained in line with the allocated programmes. All projects are to be developed into an efficient de-risked solution to which our partners/contractors can deliver. Covering refurbishment, planned investment, mechanical and electrical works, and fire safety remediation. The role includes being a point of contact for residents, partners, and stakeholders.

What you'll bring

Successful candidate must have

· Excellent technical knowledge and site experience

· Understanding of contracts and compliance, the specification, knowledge of pricing structures such as NHF schedule of rates.

· Skills to be able to monitor work progress against the specification, undertake snagging visits, identify defects, final handover inspection to ensure high quality completion.

· Skills to be able to keep detailed records, create reports for management, be able to take and record site measurements.

· Knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations, legislation and CDM Regulations to ensure theses are adhered to throughout the programme.

· Excellent communication skills

· Contract management experience, including risk management skills.

· Proficient in use of Microsoft office word, PowerPoint & Excel, able to compare spreadsheets, use basic pivot tables and formulae.

· The determination and enthusiasm to be able to collaborate, work as a team, be able to positively contribute when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, support others when needed and a flexible approach.

· A construction qualification, membership of ICWCI and or relevant large, planned work experience.

· A full UK driving licence and a vehicle.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage during this process, including application stage, please email lqcareers@lqgroup.org.uk

About L&Q

We’re one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people’s health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life.

250,000 people call our properties ‘home’, and we’re proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.

People are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.

At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger – and they’re at the heart of everything we do.

When we recruit, we look at what really matters: your skills, experience, and potential. We’re proud to be recognised for creating an inclusive workplace. We’re a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we’ve introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. It’s all part of our commitment to ending discrimination and making L&Q a place where everyone feels welcome. Fine out more here.

Sustainability is also at the heart of what we do. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK’s largest housing associations.

Click here to find out more about L&Q and why you should join us!

*ECU Allowance is paid in accordance with requirements of the relevant policy as updated from time to time.