Location
Kings Hall Mews, London with primary working locations in Greenwich and Barking, including occasional travel to North West England.

Hours
Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary
£30,000 per annum depending on experience

About the Role
The L&Q Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to start a career with a values-led organisation committed to your learning and development. As a Graduate Site Manager within the Construction Quality and Compliance team, you will train as a Quality Inspection and Test Plan (QITP) Manager. This fixed term contract role (3 years) involves supporting site teams with quality inspection and test plan implementation, carrying out quality inspections and audits on live construction sites, monitoring compliance performance data using digital tools such as Field View, and collaborating with site teams and supply chains to resolve defects and uphold brand standards.

You will shadow senior colleagues, learn inspection processes, analyse performance trends, build reports, and support the transition from paper-based to digital inspections. From day one, you will be engaged in a meaningful, hands-on role with increasing responsibility, supported by experienced mentors and line managers who will guide your professional development.

Benefits include an excellent pension plan (up to 5% double contribution), 28 days annual leave rising to 31 days with length of service plus bank holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours paid volunteering days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, and more.

L&Q is one of the UK’s leading housing associations and developers, dedicated to delivering high quality homes that improve lives. The Construction Quality and Compliance team plays a critical role in ensuring projects meet L&Q’s exacting standards through inspection protocols, smart data systems, and structured quality assurance.

Experience
Ability to multi-task and work to deadlines in a construction environment. Confident IT user including Microsoft Office. Willingness to engage in construction inspection processes and use digital tools such as NHBC, LABC, and Field View. Interest in compliance, regulations, and delivering homes "right first time".

About you
Passionate about construction quality and customer satisfaction. Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset. Resilient, enthusiastic, and driven to improve. Confident communicator who works well in team environments. Flexible to travel to various construction sites across London and occasionally to the North West. Must be able to work in the UK and show intention to acquire a driving licence before the end of the programme.

Qualifications
Degree in a construction discipline or similar (e.g. BSc Project or Construction Management, Building Surveying). Opportunity to work towards Chartership with the Chartered Institute of Building or similar professional body.