National Head of Quality & Continuous Improvement

VolkerWessels UK Ltd

Preston

On-site

GBP 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Private medical care
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Job summary

VolkerStevin, part of VolkerWessels UK, is seeking a Head of Quality to lead governance and continual improvement across UK civil engineering projects. You will shape quality strategy, drive ISO compliance, and mentor multi-project teams, delivering operational excellence nationwide.

The role requires strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration and travel to project sites; Chartered QC with ISO 9001 lead auditor status highly valued.

Qualifications

  • Significant senior quality leadership experience in construction or civil engineering.
  • Proven track record of driving compliance programs and continuous improvement.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities across multiple levels.
  • In-depth knowledge of Quality Management Systems and auditing practices.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement quality strategy across projects and frameworks.
  • Lead governance, IMS development and continual improvement across the business.
  • Oversee audits, certifications and actions from non-conformances.
  • Foster and mentor high-performing quality teams across UK projects.

Skills

Chartered QC
Leadership skills
QMS auditing
Civil engineering

Education

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification

Job description

VolkerStevin, part of VolkerWessels UK, is seeking a Head of Quality to lead governance and continual improvement across UK civil engineering projects. You will shape quality strategy, drive ISO compliance, and mentor multi-project teams, delivering operational excellence nationwide.

The role requires strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration and travel to project sites; Chartered QC with ISO 9001 lead auditor status highly valued.

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