Quality Assurance Manager

Peaple Talent; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Job summary

Peaple Talent is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Watford to lead and embed the company’s quality strategy. This role involves managing quality procedures, mentoring Quality Managers, and overseeing the quality audit program. Candidates should possess a formal qualification in construction or a quality-related field and have significant experience in leading quality strategy within a construction setting. A hybrid working model is offered, with one day a week at the Watford office.

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading quality strategy within a construction environment.
• Knowledge of auditing, compliance, and embedding best practices.
• Skilled in mentoring, training, and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and embed the company-wide quality strategy and culture.
• Manage divisional quality procedures to ensure standards are met.
• Develop and deliver quality training for operational teams.

Skills

Quality strategy leadership

Mentoring and training

Auditing and compliance knowledge

Education

Formal qualification in construction or quality-related subject

Job description

Watford (Hybrid – 1 day a week at Head Office)

£70,000 – £75,000 + car / car allowance

We’re recruiting on behalf of a leading construction business for a Quality Assurance Manager to set up and drive the company’s quality strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of quality culture across the business, while developing and mentoring a growing team.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and embed the company-wide quality strategy and culture
• Manage divisional quality procedures, ensuring standards are met across all projects
• Support and mentor Quality Managers, helping shape their learning and career development
• Develop and deliver quality training for operational teams
• Oversee the quality audit programme, ensuring compliance across the business
• Act as interim Quality Manager during mobilisation of new projects when required
• Investigate major quality issues and implement improvements
• Build lasting relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Represent the company on best practice forums and provide input to bids at pre-construction stage

What we’re looking for

• A formal qualification in construction or a quality-related subject
• Strong experience leading quality strategy within a construction environment
• Knowledge of auditing, compliance, and embedding best practice
• Skilled in mentoring, training, and developing teams
• Working towards or holding Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) status (advantageous)

What’s on offer

• £61,000 – £65,000 salary
• Car allowance
• Hybrid working (Watford head office once a week)
• The opportunity to shape and lead quality culture across a leading construction business

Interested? Apply today or reach out for a confidential chat.