Project Quality Manager - Derby

Balfour Beatty; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction seeks a Project Quality Manager for a significant upgrade at the Rolls Royce site in Derby. This role involves ensuring the highest quality standards throughout project phases, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and compliance with relevant standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in managing quality in complex, regulated sectors such as defence or aerospace. The role offers flexibility, a range of benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to impactful national projects.

Benefits

Smart working with flexible hours

25 days annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Experience managing quality on complex construction projects in regulated sectors.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and CDM regulations.
• Eligibility to obtain UK Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the project's Quality Management Plan.
• Lead quality assurance and control activities throughout construction.
• Support and guide the project team on best practices in quality.

Skills

Quality Management

Collaboration

Stakeholder Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

CQI, IRCA, NEBOSH or equivalent qualifications

Degree in engineering, construction, or quality management

Tools

ISO 9001

Job description

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About the role

We're looking for a Project Quality Manager to join the team working on a major upgrade of the Rolls Royce site in Derby. This is a key role on a large-scale construction programme that supports future UK Government projects and investment in advanced manufacturing capability.

As the Project Quality Manager, you'll help shape and deliver a culture of quality across all phases of the project - from design and construction through to commissioning and handover. You'll be a trusted voice on quality matters, helping ensure the project is delivered to the highest standards, safely, efficiently, and with lasting value.

What you'll be doing

You'll be:

• Developing and leading the implementation of the project's Quality Management Plan
• Working with contractors, consultants, and client teams to align quality expectations and deliverables
• Supporting quality assurance and control activities throughout the construction process
• Leading inspections, audits, and tracking quality performance across the project lifecycle
• Helping identify and resolve quality issues and promoting continuous improvement
• Providing guidance and support to the wider project team to embed best practices in quality

Who we're looking for

You'll have:

• Experience managing quality on complex construction or infrastructure projects - ideally in regulated sectors like defence, aerospace, or nuclear
• A strong working knowledge of relevant standards such as ISO 9001 and familiarity with CDM regulations
• A collaborative approach and confidence working with a range of stakeholders
• A background in engineering, construction, or quality management with relevant qualifications (e.g., CQI, IRCA, NEBOSH or similar)
• Experience in secure or highly regulated environments is a plus but not essential
• Eligibility to obtain UK Government security clearance

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting, and meaningful projects; developing, building, and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family-friendly policies including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and much more...

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway, and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design to all aspects of construction and maintenance, we have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourages applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers to employment. We also offer applicants with disabilities an interview if they meet the minimum requirements. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We continually aim to improve our resourcing process to be fair and inclusive. If you have feedback, please share it with us at: [e-mail]