Senior Construction Quality Analyst

Job Description

Overview

Job Role: Senior Construction Quality Analyst

Salary: £51,000 - £55,000 + 10% performance bonus

Working Location: Newcastle

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 8th March 2026 - If you’re progressed to the next stage, Interviews for this role are expected to take place on Wednesday 18th March

This role will attract a job-needs car, subject to NHBC’s annual mileage requirement.

Job summary:

Join NHBC as a Senior Construction Quality Analyst and play a key role in driving higher construction standards across the UK’s house-building industry. You’ll use your technical expertise and analytical mindset to review build quality, identify opportunities for improvement, and support our customers in raising standards and reducing costs. This is a great opportunity to shape the future of quality in new home construction while working with a respected, purpose-led organisation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver NHBC’s construction quality consultancy services for our customers, ensuring a consistent and high-quality experience.
• Review build quality, analyse trends and issues, and develop practical solutions to improve standards.
• Work with small and medium-sized house builders to identify root causes of quality challenges and help implement improvements.
• Lead presentations and problem-solving workshops that inspire change and best practice.
• Promote NHBC’s brand for construction quality and support new business growth.
• Conduct root cause analysis, prepare reports, and contribute to raising standards across the industry.
• Keep up to date with new construction methods, materials, and technologies.
• Travel across the UK to meet with clients and attend events.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong experience in the house-building industry, ideally with a focus on build quality or quality management.
• A detailed understanding of construction methods, regulations, and standards.
• Confident communicator, able to simplify technical information and present to different audiences.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and actionable insights.
• Relationship builder who can influence and engage internal and external stakeholders.
• Commercially aware, adaptable, and able to balance multiple priorities.
• Relevant qualification (HND/HNC or above) and/or membership of a professional body.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

What we offer

Our benefits package includes:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• holiday purchase scheme
• enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• life assurance
• subsidised private medical insurance
• employee discounts platform
• two days volunteer leave
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

+ many more!

Who we are

At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.

Why you should join us

As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.

We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Our inclusive culture

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.

We are a Disability Confident organisation committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. Our first step is to review applications to ensure candidates meet the essential criteria for the role. We assess skills, experience, and potential objectively, and provide support or reasonable adjustments where needed. Candidates who meet the criteria will progress to the next stage.