Quality Manager

Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd; Banbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead quality management across a landmark Oxford project. You will collaborate with project leadership, site teams and supply chain to embed a proactive quality culture that aligns with specifications, standards and client expectations.

The role focuses on managing complex interfaces, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring quality is considered at every project stage.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction quality management across large projects.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and UK QA standards.
• Auditing experience and capability to lead quality workshops.
• Chartered status with CQI/CIOB/ICE or working towards

Responsibilities

• Guide project teams in day-to-day quality management practices.
• Identify and manage quality risks with site teams.
• Support design teams to address quality risks through design mitigation.
• Review the implementation of quality risk controls across the project lifecycle.
• Conduct technical site quality inspections across all packages.
• Ensure quality is embedded from planning through handover on the Oxford project.

Skills

Quality management

Risk assessment

Quality audits

Stakeholder engagement

Education

HNC or equivalent in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Quality Manager to join our team and take a leading role in ensuring that the highest standards of quality are maintained throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with the project leadership team, supply chain partners and wider delivery teams, you will help embed a proactive quality culture, ensuring that works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, relevant standards and client expectations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven quality professional to work on a landmark development, helping to manage complex interfaces, drive continuous improvement and ensure that quality is considered at every stage of construction.

Why join us?

In the 155 years since our foundation, Sir Robert McAlpine has worked on some of the country's most iconic buildings and projects. Our success through the decades has been down to our people - we're a family-owned business with a culture that brings out the best in individuals and teams.

Right now, we're excited about continuing our legacy. This is where to achieve more from your career, by proudly building Britain's future heritage with us.

The Quality Manager role

Effectively guide project teams in the day-to-day implementation of effective quality management practices.

Work closely with site teams to identify and effectively manage quality risks whilst driving engagement.

Support Design Teams to ensure that Quality risks are considered and addressed through design mitigation.

Ensure Quality Package Risk Workshops sessions (or equivalent) are taking place within the appropriate timeframe at the commencement of each project.

Review the effectiveness of project implementation of project quality risk controls over the life of their projects, paying particular attention to subcontractor controls like ITPs, benchmarks, void closures, mock-ups, etc.

Conduct technical site quality inspections across every package to ensure quality performance.

Proven record of accomplishment in construction and engineering environment in the construction and engineering environment

HNC or equivalent in an Engineering od construction Discipline with practical hands-on experience in a project delivery capacity within the construction industry on construction projects of a comparable size, scale, and complexity to that being undertaken within the Business Unit.

Strong understanding of Building Regulations, Construction Law, and Quality Specifications in the UK construction sector

Familiarity with ISO9001:#####

Excellent presentation and written communication skills

Your Profile:

You are passionate about quality, can influence and inspire others by taking them on the journey to enable an understanding of the importance of quality. As a potential multi-project-based position, you will have the ability prioritise tasks, identify risks and be highly organised.

You will have working knowledge of digital technology in construction and feel at ease auditing building projects. With experience in quality management systems including ongoing development and site quality practices, you will have or be working towards Chartered Member of the CQI / CIOB / ICE or equivalent.

At Sir Robert McAlpine, we are proud to be building Britain's future heritage. We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Manager to join our team on a major project in Oxford, delivering state-of-the-art laboratories and research facilities.

As part of this ambitious project, Sir Robert McAlpine will play a key role in delivering a specialist research and innovation facility, bringing together complex construction, advanced building systems and high-performance environments. The project presents an opportunity to contribute to a technically challenging development where quality, precision and collaboration are essential to successful delivery., Sir Robert McAlpine is committed to being a truly inclusive employer. Even if you do not meet every single requirement, we would still love to hear from you, especially if you are part of a group that is under-represented in the construction industry.

We recognise that talented people come from a wide range of backgrounds and circumstances, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. As part of this commitment, we support agile ways of working wherever possible, helping our people to balance their professional and personal responsibilities while delivering excellent results.

Our goal is for Sir Robert McAlpine to proportionally represent the diversity of the working population in society. As a family-run business with strong family values, we strive to create a supportive, empowering, and inclusive environment where every member of our team feels valued, respected, and able to achieve their full potential.