Head of Quality

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organisation as the Head of Quality, where you will be at the forefront of driving quality excellence across engineering and construction. This role involves developing impactful quality strategies, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with standards. Experience in the water sector and strong leadership skills are key attributes for driving sustainable practices and innovation in quality management.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Pension

Holiday leave

Well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of construction techniques, ideally within the water sector.
• Experience in developing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• CSCS competence card preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality strategy aligned with organizational objectives.
• Manage quality assurance, risk management, and compliance initiatives.
• Lead and inspire a team of quality professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Quality Management

Data Analytics

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

PowerBI

AMS

Job description

time left to apply End Date: July 2, 2025 (16 days left to apply)

job requisition id R30079

Head of Quality – Shape the Future with the @one Alliance

Location: Peterborough (2-3 days a week with hybrid working)
Contract Type: Permanent

Join the @one Alliance, a collaboration of eight industry-leading companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO) delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. With AMP8 bringing an ambitious £2.3 billion capital investment, we are driving infrastructure innovation, sustainability, and digital transformation to support growing communities and protect the environment. To support this, we’re looking for a Head of Quality to lead quality excellence across engineering, design, and construction.

What you’ll do

As Head of Quality, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of quality management across the @one Alliance. You’ll develop and implement a forward-thinking quality strategy, driving performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Developing and delivering a Quality Strategy that aligns with the @one Alliance’s objectives .

Leading and inspiring a team of Quality professionals to drive high standards across engineering, design, and construction.

Ensuring compliance with ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001) and regulatory requirements.

Embedding a culture of continuous improvement, using data analytics tools like PowerBI and AMS to drive performance.

Managing quality assurance, risk management, and compliance initiatives, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Working closely with SHEQ, delivery teams, and supply chain partners to maintain and enhance quality standards.

What we’re looking for

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related field.
Strong knowledge of construction techniques, ideally within the water sector.
Experience in developing and delivering Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
Proven leadership skills, with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and fostering collaboration.
Knowledge of audits, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
CSCS competence card and Lead Auditor qualification (preferred).
Strong communication skills and a passion for driving change and innovation in quality management.

Lead and innovate: Shape the future of quality excellence in a high-performing alliance.
Develop your career: Work on major infrastructure projects with structured career growth opportunities.
Support and wellbeing: Enjoy competitive benefits, including pension, holiday leave, and wellbeing initiatives.
Make an impact: Drive quality, sustainability, and innovation across critical water-sector projects.
Work in a collaborative culture: Join a team that values expertise , continuous learning, and operational excellence.

Join a team where your expertise makes a difference, innovation thrives, and your career can grow. Apply today!

Closing date: 1 July 2025

About Us

The Anglian Water @one Alliance is a collaborative organisation of consultants and contractors working together to deliver a significant portion of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

We design and construct water and water recycling (waste water) treatment centres that serve more than six million people in the East of England and maintain and improve the water mains and the sewerage network in the region.

With an eye firmly on carbon reduction and creating a more sustainable world - we are always looking for the very best people who are ready to bring fresh ideas to the table to help us all meet the AMP7 challenge.

We value diversity and inclusion. We see it as central to our success as an organisation. We truly believe we are better able to understand and meet the needs of our customers if our organisation reflects the communities we serve.