Construction CSA Quality Specialist

Job Description: Construction CSA Quality Specialist

Position Overview

The Construction CSA Quality Specialist is responsible for providing on-site quality assurance oversight for large-scale pharmaceutical and industrial construction projects. The role focuses on Construction, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) execution during core & shell and interior fit-out phases, ensuring all works are delivered in full compliance with approved drawings, project specifications, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.

This is a site-based, long-term opportunity supporting a major capital construction program within a highly regulated environment. The role is suited to experienced construction quality professionals who are confident working on active project sites and driving quality compliance across multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site Construction, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) quality assurance oversight during all phases of construction, including core & shell and interior fit-out activities
• Conduct routine site inspections to verify work compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and applicable GMP requirements
• Identify, document, and track non-conformances, observations, and deviations in line with project quality procedures
• Support and participate in inspection activities, including witnessing of hold points and verification of completed works
• Develop, manage, and close out punch lists during project completion and handover phases
• Collaborate closely with construction teams, subcontractors, project management, and QA/QC personnel to resolve quality issues in a timely manner
• Ensure consistent quality standards across architectural, structural, and building envelope systems, excluding civil scope
• Review construction documentation, including inspection test plans (ITPs), quality records, and work procedures for compliance
• Support final handover and turnover documentation processes, ensuring completeness and accuracy of quality records
• Promote adherence to regulatory, safety, and GMP requirements across all CSA construction activities

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of dedicated Construction Quality Assurance experience in large-scale projects
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or industrial construction environments
• Strong background in core & shell construction and interior fit-out phases
• Hands-on, site-based experience in construction quality assurance (design-only experience will not be considered)
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and quality control processes
• Experience working within regulated environments, particularly GMP-compliant facilities
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation with high accuracy

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset
• Ability to identify construction defects and enforce corrective actions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability in field conditions
• High level of professionalism when working with contractors and site teams
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced construction environment

Additional Information

• This is a site-based role requiring full-time presence during active construction phases
• Focus is exclusively on Construction, Structural, and Architectural (CSA) works; civil scope is excluded
• Long-term engagement aligned with a major capital construction program, with potential for extended duration
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-visibility projects in a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment