Quality & Compliance Lead — QMS, ISO 9001 & Audits

Quartzelec; Rugby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Quartzelec is seeking an experienced Quality & Compliance Manager to lead and continually improve our Quality Management System and compliance framework. Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, you will drive quality standards, oversee audits and accreditations, ensure regulatory compliance, and champion a culture of continuous improvement across the business.

This role covers quality management, risk assessment and continuous improvement across electro-mechanical

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quality or Compliance role within an electrical engineering or electrical contracting environment.
• Experience working with ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Strong knowledge of BS 7671 (IET Wiring Regulations).
• Experience managing and maintaining Quality Management Systems.
• Knowledge of construction industry compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the company's Quality Management System (QMS).
• Establish quality policies, procedures and governance arrangements that support operational excellence.
• Monitor the effectiveness of quality assurance processes across all business functions.
• Lead and manage the internal audit programme.
• Investigate non-conformances, identify root causes and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, customer requirements and industry standards.
• Manage external certification and accreditation processes.
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement updates to management systems and procedures as required.
• Provide guidance and support to managers on quality and compliance requirements.
• Oversee document control processes across the business.
• Ensure effective management of engineering drawings, specifications, procedures and project records.
• Maintain systems for statutory, contractual and customer certification requirements.
• Ensure documentation is prepared, reviewed, approved and retained in line with company and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct audits and reviews to verify compliance with document control procedures.
• Identify, assess and mitigate quality and compliance risks.
• Monitor management system effectiveness through audits, inspections and performance reviews.
• Produce assurance reports for senior leadership highlighting risks, trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support operational teams in embedding quality and compliance requirements into day-to-day activities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, compliance and continuous improvement throughout the business.

Skills

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Internal auditing

Document control

Education

HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Installation

Tools

ISO 9001

BS 7671 knowledge

Job description

Quartzelec is seeking an experienced Quality & Compliance Manager to lead and continually improve our Quality Management System and compliance framework. Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, you will drive quality standards, oversee audits and accreditations, ensure regulatory compliance, and champion a culture of continuous improvement across the business.

This role covers quality management, risk assessment and continuous improvement across electro-mechanical