Dacho Dachev
Maidstone,Kent
Summary
Results-driven Quality Assurance Manager with expertise in health and safety compliance and team coordination. Ensures project success by fostering collaboration among site managers and subcontractors while upholding quality standards. Oversees quality inspections and implements corrective actions across multiple construction sites, maintaining compliance and safety. Champions health and safety initiatives, promoting a proactive safety culture.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
Steli Limited
Bristol
10.2025 - Current
- Conduct quality assurance inspections across multiple live construction sites to uphold standards and ensure project compliance.
- Ensure SFS, drywall, insulation, and cladding installations comply with drawings, specifications, and manufacturer requirements.
- Identify defects and non-compliant works, ensuring timely corrective actions to maintain project integrity and quality standards.
- Prepare QA reports and inspection records for clients and main contractors, facilitating informed decision-making and transparency.
- Monitor project progress while maintaining consistent quality standards across multiple sites.
- Support project handovers by ensuring completed works meet contractual and quality requirements.
- Conduct Health & Safety inspections of company operatives and promote safe working practices.
- Collaborated with site managers and project managers to ensure effective communication across teams.
- Specialist contractor delivering SFS, drywall, insulation, and cladding packages on residential and high-rise developments.
Quality Inspection Manager
Aurora
london, london
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Applied Quality Assurance (QA) methodologies to measure output quality.
- Controlled operational output by implementing quality procedures throughout production.
- conducted inspections of the old facade to assess the condition and identify necessary repairs
- Prepared detailed reports for clients outlining project status and findings.
- documented findings with photographic evidence to support inspection reports
- attach the evidence to designated area at the drawing
- update method statement and risk assessment
- Created safety data sheets to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.
- supported quantity surveyor in identifying materials for upcoming projects
- organise the plants and designate the area ofwork
- refit the opened area to protect the building from the elements
Site Manager / Quality Assurance & Façade Consultant
United Living
01.2023 - 10.2025
- Oversaw façade quality assurance and compliance on a £100 million residential development, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Led façade quality inspections throughout construction.
- Inspected cladding, SFS, fire-stopping, and façade installations.
- Ensured installations complied with drawings, fire safety requirements, and manufacturer specifications.
- Identified non-compliant products and workmanship.
- Produced detailed inspection reports and maintained comprehensive quality documentation to support compliance.
- Coordinated operations of 150 subcontractor operatives to ensure efficient project execution.
- Engaged with site management to resolve ongoing technical issues. Engaged Engaged with site management to resolve technical issues.
- Assisted with project handovers and quality sign-off.
Working Supervisor - SFS & Drywall
Optimum
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Led installation teams on residential and commercial projects, ensuring timely and quality execution.
- Coordinated labour and daily site activities to optimise workflow and meet project deadlines.
- Assisted site managers in delivering projects on schedule through effective communication and support.
- Ensured work met quality and programme requirements.
- Reviewed construction drawings to guide installation processes and organised work sequences.
- Maintained excellent health and safety standards.
Cladding Fixer
Jesela Cladding Company
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Interpreted technical drawings for accurate cladding system installations, contributing to project efficiency.
- Installed various cladding systems, ensuring durability and aesthetic appeal.
- Upheld installation and safety standards, minimising risks and ensuring compliance.
- Worked on residential and commercial developments.
SFS Installer
Stanmore Construction
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Installed structural framing systems on large construction projects.
- Acquired in-depth expertise in façade build-ups and construction methods to enhance project quality.
- Collaborated with supervisors and management to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.
Education
NVQ level 7 - Tehnolology
university of russe
Ruse01-2026
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Technical Compliance
- Safety compliance
- Site inspections
- Defect identification
- Defect resolution
- Progress Reporting
- Material inspections
- Client liaison
- Subcontractor Management
- Site Management & Supervision
- SFS Installation
- Drywall & Partition Systems
- Cladding & Façade Systems
- Fire protection
- Reading Construction Drawings
- Risk assessment
- Team coordination
- Problem Solving
- Team Leadership
Certification
- NVQ Level 7 - Construction Senior Management
- SMSTS - Site Management Safety Training Scheme
- First Aid at Work
- CSCS Card
- IPAF 3A 3B
- Harnes inspection
- Mastclimber demonstrator
- STO fire stop
- SideRise firestop
LANGUAGES
Bulgarian
English
Interests
- Drawing and painting
Timeline
Quality Inspection Manager
Aurora
10.2025 - 11.2025
Quality Assurance Manager
Steli Limited
10.2025 - Current
Site Manager / Quality Assurance & Façade Consultant
United Living
01.2023 - 10.2025
Working Supervisor - SFS & Drywall
Optimum
01.2016 - 01.2023
Cladding Fixer
Jesela Cladding Company
01.2014 - 01.2016
SFS Installer
Stanmore Construction
01.2010 - 01.2014
NVQ level 7 - Tehnolology
university of russe