Highways QA Manager: Bridge Projects Lead

CarmichaelUK; Penrith; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inside IR35 day rate

Long-term project security

Career progression

Job summary

CarmichaelUK is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the QMS across highways and bridge reconstruction projects in the North West. You will drive quality assurance, compliance and continuous improvement with project teams and the supply chain.

The role requires ISO 9001 expertise, audit experience and a proactive, right-first-time mindset across multiple live sites. This is a contract position in the North West with day-rate prospects inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager in highways or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and ISO 9001.
• Experience carrying out internal and external quality audits.
• Knowledge of NCR management and continuous improvement processes.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) across highways and bridge reconstruction projects.
• Drive a culture of quality, compliance and right-first-time delivery with project teams and supply chain.
• Plan and undertake internal and external audits across multiple sites.
• Lead QA activities through the project lifecycle and monitor compliance with specifications and ITPs.
• Investigate non-conformances, perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Produce quality reports, KPIs and audit findings for senior management and clients.
• Support teams with quality planning, risk mitigation and continual improvement initiatives.
• Review and approve quality documentation including ITPs, quality plans and inspection records.
• Conduct supplier and subcontractor quality assessments and audits.
• Promote best practice and a right-first-time culture across the business.

Skills

Quality management

ISO 9001

Audits

NCR management

Stakeholder management

Bridge/highways expertise

Multi-project coordination

Driving licence

Job description

CarmichaelUK is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead the QMS across highways and bridge reconstruction projects in the North West. You will drive quality assurance, compliance and continuous improvement with project teams and the supply chain.

The role requires ISO 9001 expertise, audit experience and a proactive, right-first-time mindset across multiple live sites. This is a contract position in the North West with day-rate prospects inside IR35.