Quality Assurance Compliance Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager to oversee their Business Management System and ensure compliance with key ISO standards. This role is critical for driving quality assurance processes across multiple sites and supporting the company's growth and reputation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in QA within the construction sector, strong knowledge of ISO standards, and excellent communication skills. If you are highly organized and ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Car allowance

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in QA or compliance within construction or housebuilding.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO standards and auditing practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance the BMS using SharePoint, collaborating with internal teams.
• Lead internal audit programmes and ensure compliance with ISO and SSIP schemes.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Compliance Management

ISO Standards Knowledge

Auditing Practices

Communication Skills

IT Skills (SharePoint, Microsoft Office)

Education

ISO Internal Auditor qualification

Professional membership (e.g., IOSH, IEMA, CQI)

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager

Location: Kent (with travel to sites across the Southeast)

Salary: £75k plus car allowance

About the Role:

Our client, a well-established construction and development business based in Kent, is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager to join their team. This role will support the continued growth and reputation of the company by leading the management and development of their Business Management System (BMS) and ensuring compliance with key ISO and industry standards.

You’ll be responsible for driving quality assurance and compliance processes across multiple business units and sites, supporting continual improvement, and maintaining certifications including ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, 27001, and SSIP.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and enhance the BMS using SharePoint, working with internal teams and developers

Lead internal audit programmes and support external audit readiness

Ensure ongoing compliance with ISO and SSIP schemes

Deliver monthly quality assurance reports to senior leadership

Collaborate with external certification and regulatory bodies

Provide expert QA guidance across departments and projects

Supervise quality assurance auditing staff

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Proven experience in QA or compliance within construction or housebuilding

Strong working knowledge of ISO standards and auditing practices

Experience managing certification schemes (e.g., ISO, SSIP, FORS)

Highly organised, with excellent communication and IT skills (including SharePoint and Microsoft Office)

Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and travel across the Southeast as needed

Full UK Driving Licence with business insurance

Desirable:

ISO Internal Auditor qualification

Experience with FORS, DVSA Earned Recognition, Van Excellence

Professional membership (e.g., IOSH, IEMA, CQI)