Quality Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction contractor in Colchester is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to ensure compliance with safety regulations and manage quality control on cladding projects. The role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £60,000, hybrid working, and various benefits including bonuses and training support. Candidates should have a solid background in quality assurance within construction, especially in fire remediation and façade systems.

Benefits

25-30 days holiday + Bank Holiday

Pension Scheme

Project Bonus Scheme

Comprehensive training support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a quality role within construction, ideally in fire remediation, façade, or cladding projects.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety regulations and construction quality standards.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and cladding-specific standards.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure works meet specifications.
• Create and manage Project Quality Plans for remediation projects.

Skills

Knowledge of fire safety regulations

Experience in construction quality roles

Understanding of cladding systems

Education

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification

CSCS / SMSTS or equivalent certifications

Job description

Overview

This is not just another Quality Manager role. It is a chance to join one of the UK's most progressive and forward-thinking principal contractors, operating at the leading edge of the façade remediation sector. Four positions are on offer for sites in Colchester and the M1 Corridor (Nottingham, Sheffield, Leeds).

With the backing of a listed parent group turning over more than £600 million, and its own strong cash reserves, the business offers both financial security and the pace of a modern, dynamic team. Work is already secured into 2028, with projects ranging up to £22 million across stadiums, residential towers, commercial schemes and complex public-sector developments.

The company culture is unique: from the moment you walk into the office or onto a site, you will notice a people-first approach, weekly cultural feedback, and data-driven decisions at senior levels. It is an organisation aiming to be recognised in the Times Top 100 Places to Work by 2026.

What makes this opportunity different?

• Forward workload confirmed into 2028
• Secure financial backing with strong reserves
• Low staff turnover and clear paths for progression
• Structured mentoring and access to coaching
• Real stories of team members doubling their earnings in under three years
• Weekly culture feedback that informs senior management decisions
• Training support, flexible working, and long-term incentives including shares

Quality Manager (London) Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
• 25-30 days holiday + Bank Holiday
• Hybrid Working Available
• Pension Scheme
• Project Bonus Scheme
• Company Bonus Scheme
• 4 Years Death in Service Cover
• Critical illness cover
• Team Social Events
• Company events and supportive social environment
• Comprehensive in-house and external Training and Development
• Access to Udemy and training courses
• Charity Fundraising Days
• Office facilities including stocked kitchen and shower

Quality Manager (London) Job Overview

Ensure compliance with fire safety legislation, construction product certification, and cladding-specific standards. Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure works meet specifications and regulations. Create and manage Project Quality Plans for the remediation / cladding project. Review specifications, drawings, and design documentation to identify quality related risks. Oversee quality control procedures on-site, including material checks, installation inspections, and hold points. Implement inspection and test plans (ITPs) for key activities, particularly around fire barriers, insulation, fixings, and external cladding systems. Maintain detailed records of inspections, test results, and material certifications for building safety case files and handover documents.

Quality Manager (London) Job Requirements

• Proven experience in a quality role within construction, ideally in fire remediation, façade, or cladding projects.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety regulations, cladding system installation, and construction quality standards.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification (desirable).
• CSCS / SMSTS or equivalent site certifications.

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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