Head of Quality – National Civil Infrastructure

Volkerrail Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave & birthday day off

Private medical care

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Training & development

Flexible working

Employee Assistance

Discounts & vouchers

Job summary

VolkerStevin is seeking a strategic Head of Quality to lead the quality agenda across nationwide civil engineering projects. You will develop quality strategies, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with ISO standards while collaborating with senior leaders and project teams.

The role requires leadership of Quality teams across multiple streams, governance of the IMS, and regular travel to support projects and units across the UK.

Qualifications

• Chartered Quality Professional qualification or equivalent is essential.
• Experience across a wide range of construction activities is required.
• ISO 9001 lead auditor certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues is essential.
• Experience in civil engineering projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the quality strategy and annual improvement plans across projects.
• Lead governance and continual improvement of the Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Ensure ISO certifications, audits, and regulatory compliance across the business.
• Lead, coach and develop Quality teams across multiple projects and streams.

Skills

Chartered Quality Professional

Experience across construction

ISO 9001 lead auditor

Safety, Quality & Environmental

Experience in civil engineering

Job description

VolkerStevin is seeking a strategic Head of Quality to lead the quality agenda across nationwide civil engineering projects. You will develop quality strategies, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with ISO standards while collaborating with senior leaders and project teams.

The role requires leadership of Quality teams across multiple streams, governance of the IMS, and regular travel to support projects and units across the UK.