Associate Director - Quality Assurance

TN United Kingdom; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking an Associate Director for Quality Assurance in Peterborough. This role involves managing a quality assurance team, ensuring compliance with standards, and engaging with stakeholders to support business improvements. Candidates should have extensive knowledge of quality management systems, strong leadership skills, and a degree-level education. Flexible working options are available, promoting inclusivity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of quality management systems and ISO9001 standards.
• Formal auditor training required.

Responsibilities

• Delivering elements of an annual business plan on time and within budget.
• Chairing quality assurance team meetings.
• Managing external certification programs and audits.

Skills

Analytical

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Data Analysis Tools

Job description

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Associate Director - Quality Assurance, Peterborough

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Client:

Mace

Location:

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our website.

Within our consulting business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey; they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

The role involves leadership support of a quality management system, ensuring compliance with business, statutory, legal, and contractual requirements. It includes managing a quality assurance team, engaging with stakeholders, and supporting business improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering elements of an annual business plan on time and within budget
• Providing strategic advice on quality assurance to senior leadership
• Chairing quality assurance team meetings
• Line management of QA team members
• Managing external certification programs and audits
• Overseeing internal and external audit processes
• Investigating non-conformance issues and implementing corrective actions
• Leading management system content reviews and improvements
• Developing and delivering training on quality and audit topics
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Supporting supply chain performance and sustainability initiatives

Required skills and experience:

• Extensive knowledge of quality management systems and ISO9001 standards
• Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in construction, consultancy, or facilities management industries
• Formal auditor training
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and data analysis tools
• Leadership and team management experience
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Degree level education or equivalent experience

Additional preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of other ISO standards (ISO14001, ISO45001, ISO44001, ISO27001)
• Membership in a relevant professional body

Mace is committed to inclusivity and welcomes diverse candidates. Flexible working options are available. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Onsite