Quality & Compliance Manager

TN United Kingdom; Rochester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Quality & Compliance Manager to lead the development and implementation of the Business Management System. This exciting role involves ensuring compliance with various ISO standards and managing audits across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality assurance, particularly within the construction sector, and will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance. With a focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the company's growth and uphold its award-winning reputation in the industry.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung im Qualitätsmanagement, vorzugsweise im Bauwesen.
• Fundierte Kenntnisse der ISO-Standards und HSEQ-Vorgaben.

Responsibilities

• Verwaltung und Verbesserung des Business Management Systems.
• Durchführung interner Audits gemäß ISO-Standards und Schließung von Nichtkonformitäten.

Skills

Qualitätsmanagement

ISO 9001

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

ISO 50001

ISO 27001

SSIP

Datenanalyse

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Education

Abschluss in einem relevanten Bereich

Tools

SharePoint

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The company are a leading residential developer operating throughout the south. Due to rapid planned growth, the company is looking to appoint an experienced Quality & Compliance Manager.

As Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager, you will be reporting to the Group Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Director and be part of the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) Department. You will be managing and improving the Business Management System (BMS) via our SharePoint platform as well as managing the International Standards and Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) that the company adheres to.

You will also be required to undertake Group Internal Audits in line with the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, and 14064-1. Such duties will be within your capabilities, qualifications, and certification and within the scope of your post. All NCRs or Observations raised both internally and externally shall be closed out promptly with the auditee/auditor. You will assist the departmental head to improve the BMS with a clear focus on the user experience. Close liaison will be required with our external certification bodies (i.e. BSI, FORS, SSIPs, etc.). You will provide a timely, accurate, and efficient service and have excellent communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders. The role will be based at our head office and will involve travelling to our sites, offices, and yards.

Your duties will include (but are not limited to) continuously developing and effectively implementing the Company's Management Systems and building upon the company’s award-winning reputation; as well as developing Company Policies in line with the company’s respective objectives, whilst maintaining compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements and any such duties and tasks as are allocated to you at the discretion of the Company. Please note you must not undertake work that you are not competent to perform.

You will be required to set the highest levels of quality assurance. To ensure a quality assurance monthly scored audit is undertaken across all sites on a monthly basis via the Company SharePoint System and manage the audit programme. To prepare a monthly Quality Assurance board report to be presented to the Group HSEQ Director on a monthly basis. To prepare an ISO internal audit programme for the ISOs across the Group of Companies and lead on the programmed audits. To advise the site teams on all Quality Assurance matters along with ensuring all Non-Conformances are closed out from both internal and external audits. To assist with the Business Management System improvements.

Requirements

What skills and experiences are essential to do this job?

1. You will have previous experience in a similar role, ideally in the housebuilding or construction sector.
2. Continually develop and implement the Management System to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, ISO 14064-1, SSIP and to industry 'best practice'.
3. Review, develop and maintain company-related procedures and guidance.
4. Ensure the HSEQ compliance monitoring is undertaken across all parts of the business.
5. Keep up to date with new legislation and best practices in the industry, including maintaining the requisite legal registers for the company and communicating relevant information to Company personnel.
6. Manage the collection and analysis of data for HSEQ KPIs and reporting for objectives.
7. Manage the internal & external HSEQ audit processes.
8. Monitor and manage the close-out of corrective and preventive actions.
9. Co-ordinate and manage the company certifications, ensuring all actions are closed out to maintain certification.
10. Respond to Business Development tender questions and provide guidance to new business managers as required.
11. Provide support and encouragement for the development of the HSEQ team.
12. Manage and update the Management System, including the issuing of Bulletins.
13. Provide reports to the Operational Board as required.
14. Attend divisional and departmental meetings as required.
15. Undertake Group Internal and External Audits in line with the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 27001, ISO 14064-1 & SSIPs.
16. Support the Chief Executive Officer's policies.
17. Comply with all procedures and instructions contained within the Company's Management Systems applicable to your role.
18. Report all instances of malpractice and poor working standards to your Line Manager.
19. Report all accidents, incidents, and near misses to your immediate Supervisor/Manager as soon as possible.
20. Ensure that you only undertake the activities for which you have been deemed competent. Ensure that you hold the correct certification for any duties that require specific training.
21. Maintain the competencies that you have been trained in and undertake all required assessments and, where necessary, retests to maintain these.
22. Conduct yourself in a professional and polite manner at all times.

The company offers a competitive salary and benefits package and the opportunity for future growth and development within the group structure.

For more information, please contact Andy Hayton @ Cotech Building Careers on 0203 195 1100.