Quality Assurance Manager

Evolve Talent Search Ltd; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Watford to drive quality strategy and maintain project standards. The role involves leading quality initiatives, managing audit procedures, and training operational teams. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in construction quality management and relevant qualifications. This position offers a car allowance and the possibility of hybrid working.

Benefits

Car/Car allowance

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading quality strategy within a construction environment.
• Chartered status with the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) or working towards it.
• Self-reliant, proactive, and able to drive cultural change across the business.

Responsibilities

• Set up and lead the overall business quality strategy and culture.
• Manage divisional quality procedures across multiple projects.
• Provide advice and support to Quality Managers and project teams.
• Develop the quality team and create learning pathways for staff.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Cultural change implementation

Education

Formal qualification in a construction or quality-related subject

Job description

Overview

Quality Assurance Manager - Leading UK Contractor

A leading UK contractor is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to shape and lead quality strategy and culture across its projects. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced quality professional to move beyond audits and paperwork, driving consistency, best practice and continuous improvement across a diverse portfolio of construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Set up and lead the overall business quality strategy and culture
• Manage divisional quality procedures, ensuring adherence across multiple projects
• Provide advice and support to Quality Managers and project teams
• Develop the quality team and create learning pathways for staff
• Deliver quality training to operational teams and embed best practice
• Manage the quality audit programme and act as interim Quality Manager during project mobilisation where required
• Support investigations into larger quality issues and share lessons learned
• Build long-term relationships with suppliers and clients

Requirements

• Formal qualification in a construction or quality-related subject
• Extensive experience leading quality strategy within a construction environment
• Chartered status with the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) or working towards it
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills to influence and engage teams
• Self-reliant, proactive and able to drive cultural change across the business

Package

• Car/Car allowance
• Office-based role in Watford with some hybrid working available

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