Health, Safety, Quality & Compliance
Testing and Inspection Technician
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Role overview
Job Title
Testing and Inspection TechnicianJob Family
Health, Safety, Quality & CompliancePurpose Of The Role
The Testing and Inspection Technician carries out checks and tests that ensure construction materials, systems, and finished work meet safety, quality, and performance standards.
Role In MMC
As construction shifts towards factory-built components and digitally designed systems, Testing and Inspection Technicians are critical in verifying that each element meets strict specifications before, during, and after installation. In MMC, this includes inspecting prefabricated modules, conducting quality assurance at factories, and ensuring digital models align with physical outputs through techniques like laser scanning and data logging.
Knowledge & Skills
Modern Methods of Construction is continuously expanding; with many transferable skillsets.
Fundamental Skills
Basic essential skills
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Building Standards
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Material Knowledge & Performance
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Data Analysis & Reporting
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Inspection & Testing
Additional MMC Skills
Specialised MMC skills
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Quality Assurance
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Digital & Technology
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Manufacturing & Assembly
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Safety & Compliance
Universal Skills
Transferable or soft skills
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Attention to Detail
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Communication & Collaboration
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Problem-Solving
Suggested Entry Routes
Experience
- Background in construction trades, engineering, or quality assurance.
- Experience in offsite manufacturing, modular construction, or site supervision is highly beneficial.
Education
- Level 5–7 qualification in Construction, Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Materials Science.
Training & Certifications
- Safe Pass (SOLAS)
- Manual Handling and Working at Height Certification
- Construction Product Regulations (CPR) and CE Marking Awareness
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Training (Level 1 or 2)
- BCAR (Building Control Amendment Regulations) Awareness
- ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Training
- Training in BIM-enabled inspection tools
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