Quality Manager

Morson Edge; East Suffolk; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits

Job summary

Morson Edge in East Suffolk is seeking an experienced Quality Manager with a minimum of 10 years' civil engineering experience. This permanent role requires leading and managing QA processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and project specifications across multi-disciplinary civil projects.

You will develop, implement and maintain quality management systems, conduct audits, drive continuous improvement, and actively engage with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in civil engineering
• Quality management and assurance
• Knowledge of quality standards and compliance (e.g. ISO 9001)
• Audit planning and execution
• Risk management and mitigation
• Process improvement and control
• Strong leadership and team management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Report writing and documentation

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage QA processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and project specs
• Develop, implement and maintain quality management systems
• Conduct audits and supplier / project QA activities
• Drive continuous improvement across civil engineering projects
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholder expectations

Skills

Minimum 10 years' experience in civil

Quality management and assurance

Quality standards and compliance

Audit planning and execution

Risk management

Process improvement

Leadership and team management

Communication and interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Report writing and documentation

Education

IRCA/CQI certification desirable

CSCS card essential

Tools

Q-Pulse/ETQ

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

MS Project/Primavera

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager with a minimum of 10 years' experience in civil engineering. This permanent role is based in East Suffolk and requires a candidate who can lead and manage quality assurance processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and project specifications. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality management systems, conducting audits, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across civil engineering projects. Strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams are essential to succeed in this role. Extensive stakeholder engagement.

Skills:

• Minimum 10 years' experience in civil engineering
• Quality management and assurance
• Knowledge of quality standards and compliance (e.g. ISO 9001)
• Audit planning and execution
• Risk management and mitigation
• Process improvement and control
• Strong leadership and team management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Report writing and documentation

Software/Tools:

• Quality management software (e.g. Q-Pulse, ETQ)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Primavera)

Certifications & Standards:

• Relevant quality management certifications (e.g. IRCA, CQI) desirable
• Familiarity with civil engineering standards and regulations
• CSCS card essential

Based in East Suffolk with hybrid working arrangements. 3 days in the office and 2 from home. Staff benefits.

45-52 hours per week