Plumber – Quality Assurance Specialist, Domestic Retrofit

Position Overview The Quality Assurance Specialist will support the delivery of high-quality domestic retrofit projects by carrying out site inspections, reviewing completed works, identifying non-conformances, and helping project teams maintain strong standards of workmanship, safety, compliance, and customer satisfaction. This role is particularly suited to a qualified plumber or electrician with strong practical knowledge of domestic building services, including heating systems, plumbing, electrical works, ventilation, heat pumps, solar PV, controls, and domestic retrofit measures. Key Responsibilities Carry out quality assurance inspections on domestic retrofit projects, including heating, plumbing, ventilation, insulation-related interfaces, and renewable heating installations. Assess completed works against company standards, project specifications, relevant building regulations, health and safety requirements, and industry best practice. Review the quality of plumbing, mechanical, and electrical installations, including heating controls, pipework, cylinder installations, heat pump connections, radiators, underfloor heating systems, ventilation systems, solar PV interfaces, wiring standards, and associated commissioning documentation. Identify defects, poor workmanship, safety concerns, incomplete works, or non-compliance issues and ensure these are documented clearly. Prepare accurate inspection reports, including photographs, findings, recommendations, corrective actions, and follow-up requirements. Work closely with retrofit coordinators, project managers, site teams, contractors, engineers, BER assessors, and homeowners to resolve quality issues efficiently. Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring quality trends and recommending improvements to processes, training, specifications, or contractor performance. Provide practical technical guidance to contractors and internal teams, particularly on plumbing, heating, electrical, controls, ventilation, and mechanical aspects of retrofit projects. Monitor corrective actions to ensure issues are closed out within agreed timelines and to the required standard. Promote a strong quality, safety, and customer-focused culture across all retrofit activities. Required Qualifications & Skills Qualified plumber or electrician with a recognized craft qualification, such as National Craft Certificate, FETAC/QQI Level 6, or equivalent. Previous experience in quality assurance, ideally within the construction or retrofit sector. Strong understanding of building regulations, health and safety standards, and retrofit methodologies. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high quality standards. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management software. Desirable Attributes · Certification in Quality Assurance or a related field (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma). · Experience with energy efficiency or sustainable building practices. · Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. · Strong organisational and time management skills. Location Travel will be a feature of this role. This role will be a blend of site-based, office-based and remote working.