Quality Manager

Matchtech; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a proactive Quality Manager to lead quality assurance across a significant rail infrastructure programme. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in quality management within large-scale infrastructure or rail projects, alongside strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. This role offers the opportunity to shape quality processes and drive a quality culture across the project.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality management within large-scale infrastructure or rail projects.
• Strong understanding of construction quality systems, ITPs, and QMPs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary point of contact for quality across the project.
• Assisting the project team in preparing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Reviewing ITPs submitted by subcontractors for compliance and completeness.
• Regularly reviewing and updating the Quality Management Plan (QMP).
• Participating in progress meetings and reporting quality concerns to senior management.

Skills

Quality management

Construction quality systems

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

Our client, a major contributor to a high-profile rail infrastructure programme shaping the future of UK transport, is seeking a proactive and experienced Quality Manager to lead and oversee quality assurance across all phases of delivery with a strong knowledge of buildings, civils and structures.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary point of contact for quality across the project
• Assisting the project team in preparing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
• Reviewing ITPs submitted by subcontractors for compliance and completeness
• Regularly reviewing and updating the Quality Management Plan (QMP)
• Participating in progress meetings and reporting quality concerns to senior management
• Collaborating with Construction Managers to ensure quality processes are implemented on site
• Conducting inspections and audits to verify adherence to quality procedures and standards
• Supporting teams in compiling and submitting quality documentation packages
• Managing non-conformities and driving performance improvement actions to closure
• Providing quality input into supplier pre-qualification assessments when required

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in quality management within large-scale infrastructure or rail projects
• Strong understanding of construction quality systems, ITPs, and QMPs
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and drive quality culture across the project

If you are an experienced Quality Manager with a background in the rail industry, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and forward-thinking team