Quality & Compliance Lead: Right-First-Time Construction

Wates

Hindley

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Wates Construction is seeking a Quality Manager/Quality Lead to embed a Right First Time culture across site activities on a custodial environment project. You will lead audits, develop Project Quality Plans and coordinate with the supply chain to ensure compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements.

The role requires MOJ/HMP security clearance, robust knowledge of quality management systems, and experience in complex regulated environments.

Qualifications

  • Experience leading quality initiatives on construction projects.
  • Ability to embed Right First Time culture across site activities.
  • Knowledge of regulatory and quality standards applicable to custodial environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and embed a Right First Time culture across all site activities, ensuring delivery meets quality standards.
  • Develop, implement and maintain Project Quality Plans and Dalux Project Standard.
  • Facilitate Advanced Trade Quality Planning between project team and supply chain with regular updates.
  • Carry out audits and assurance activities to ensure compliance with project specs, regulatory requirements and company processes.
  • Support handover processes, ensuring quality standards are evidenced.

Skills

Quality management
Audits
Risk management
Stakeholder collaboration
Compliance

Education

Construction-related degree
Quality management / ISO standards

Tools

Dalux Project Standard
Quality management systems

Job description

Wates Construction is seeking a Quality Manager/Quality Lead to embed a Right First Time culture across site activities on a custodial environment project. You will lead audits, develop Project Quality Plans and coordinate with the supply chain to ensure compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements.

The role requires MOJ/HMP security clearance, robust knowledge of quality management systems, and experience in complex regulated environments.

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