Quality Manager

Bennett and Game; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor based in Colchester is seeking a Quality Manager to ensure compliance with fire safety and quality standards. This opportunity offers a competitive salary of £45,000 – £60,000 and includes unique benefits such as structured mentoring, training support, and a focus on employee feedback. The company is aiming to be recognized in the Times Top 100 Places to Work by 2026, making this a fantastic opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25-30 days holiday + Bank Holiday

Pension Scheme

Project Bonus Scheme

Team Social Events

Comprehensive in-house and external Training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a quality role within construction, ideally in fire remediation 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 quality standards.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure specifications are met.
• Create and manage Project Quality Plans for remediation projects.
• Oversee quality control procedures including material checks and inspections.

Skills

Experience in a quality role within construction

Knowledge of fire safety regulations

Understanding of cladding system installations

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification

CSCS / SMSTS or equivalent certifications

Job description

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 faade remediation sector.

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.

What makes this opportunity truly unique is the company culture? From the moment you walk into the office or step onto a site, you will notice the difference. This is a business that puts people first, tracks cultural feedback every week, and uses that data to guide real decisions at senior level. It is no surprise they are 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 Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 (DOE)
• 25‑30 days holiday + Bank Holiday
• 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 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 Job Requirements

• Proven experience in a quality role within construction, ideally in fire remediation, faade, 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.