Quality Control Manager

United Living; Swanley; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm in Swanley seeks a Quality Control Manager to oversee quality assurance in construction projects. Responsibilities include developing quality control procedures, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate has relevant experience and a degree in Quality Management. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on infrastructure projects throughout the UK.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a SHEQ, HSEQ, or QHSE in Quality Control.
• Thorough knowledge of quality control standards and testing methodologies.
• Good knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control procedures for construction projects.
• Conduct regular inspections of materials, workmanship, and site activities.
• Prepare reports for senior management on quality metrics and project status.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Quality Management and Quality in Construction

Certification (e.g., Certified Quality Manager)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure –

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure -

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Tasks

Our Social Infrastructure SHEQ team have an exciting new position for a Quality Control Manager. The successful applicant will ensure that Social Infrastructure have effective process / frameworks for ensuring Quality Control in the delivery of our process in line with Technical Specification, Client scope and legal requirements.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control procedures and protocols for construction projects, aligned with the works delivered within Social Infrastructure.
• Conduct regular inspections of materials, workmanship, and site activities.
• Regularly audit project standards against the Quality Control procedures.
• Review project plans and specifications to ensure quality standards are integrated.
• Identify and resolve quality issues in collaboration with engineers and subcontractors.
• Support in the creation, development and maintenance of detailed Project Specification and subsequent Inspection and Test processes.
• Create and run education program for business on the fundamentals of Quality Control.
• Liaise and work with 3rd party external and/or Client inspectors.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure adherence to quality expectations.
• Prepare reports for senior management on quality metrics and project status.
• Support pre-construction and progress meetings focused on quality control.
• Act as a business point of contact for Construction Quality Control and technical assurance.
• Work directly with the Quality Assurance Manager to support the entire Quality Function.

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Set a good example to others by working safely
• Ensure that United Living HSE&Q standards, operating processes, company policies and all legislative requirements are understood, implemented and adhered to at all times
• To spot unsafe acts and report them to the site management team under your duty in the Health & Safety at Work Act

Requirements

• Previous experience in a SHEQ, HSEQ, or QHSE in Quality Control
• Good knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance processes.
• Thorough knowledge of quality control standards and testing methodologies.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent data collection and analysis skills.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quality Management and Quality in Construction
• Certification (e.g., Certified Quality Manager).
• Experience with ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and organised, with a structured approach to tasks.
• Team player, able to work collaboratively with SHEQ and operational teams.
• Discreet and professional when handling sensitive information.
• Keen to learn and develop within a SHEQ function.

Join us at United Infrastructure today and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.

United Living rebranded to United Infrastructure. Our LinkedIn landing page will still display as "United Living," but when you click “Apply,” it will redirect to "United Infrastructure".