Quality Assurance / Quality Control Consultant at SpaceFinish Africa

Spacefinish is one of Africa’s leading Design/Build company that specialises in office spaces. We have a core team of 20 professionals, and network of +40 consultant partners across multiple African countries.

At Spacefinish we do not see ourselves as just Project Managers and Designers, rather we see ourselves as influencers of work culture and brand identity for our clients. Our clients have undergone huge “internal” brand transformation as a result of the spaces we have delivered to them. We have gathered data that shows that our human centered approach to workspace design and construction has positively changed employee behavior.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quality Assurance / Quality Control Consultant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract
Reports to: Head of Project Operations

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Consultant with a proven background in large-scale construction and interior fit-out projects.
• The role is responsible for establishing, auditing, and enforcing quality management systems that ensure all projects meet international standards, client specifications, and company benchmarks for excellence.
• This consultant will partner with our design, project management, and site teams to implement robust QA/QC frameworks, conduct compliance audits, and drive continuous improvement across all active and future projects.

Principal Duties / Responsibilities 
Quality Management System (QMS):

• Develop and enforce QA/QC policies, procedures, and manuals for construction and fit-out projects.
• Ensure alignment with ISO 9001:2015 and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.

Audits & Compliance:

• Conduct routine audits on materials, workmanship, and site processes.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, statutory requirements, and international best practices.
• Identify non-conformance, implement corrective actions, and track closure.

Project Oversight:

• Supervise quality control processes during all project phases (design review, procurement, fit-out, commissioning).
• Validate test reports, inspection reports, and certifications from subcontractors and vendors.
• Enforce mock-ups, samples, and first-off approvals before mass implementation.

Continuous Improvement:

• Train internal teams and subcontractors on quality standards.
• Introduce lean and efficient processes that reduce rework, delays, and cost overruns.
• Lead root cause analysis for recurring defects or failures.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as the quality assurance representative in client and consultant meetings.
• Provide transparency and documentation that instills client confidence in project delivery.

Success Metrics

• Zero critical defects at handover.
• Reduction of rework and cost of poor quality by 50%+.
• Full ISO 9001 compliance on projects audited.
• Positive client QA/QC feedback at project close-out.

Qualifications

• Minimum Auditor Level 2 certification.
• Certified in ISO 9001:2015 and/or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Minimum 10 years QA/QC experience in construction and interior fit-out projects.
• Proven track record with Tier-1 companies such as ITB, El-Alan, Julius Berger (JB), or Cappa & D’Alberto.
• Strong technical knowledge in civil works, finishes, MEP integration, and interior joinery.
• Exceptional documentation, reporting, and communication skills.

Core Competencies:

• Detail-oriented with a zero-defect mindset.
• Ability to stand firm on quality standards under commercial or time pressure.
• Strong leadership in influencing contractors and vendors to comply with QA/QC processes.
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills and continuous improvement orientation.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online