Quality Manager

Construction, Property and Engineering; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a Quality Manager based in Eastbourne. The ideal candidate will lead quality initiatives, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and driving continuous improvement across the site. You will manage a skilled team and collaborate with stakeholders to maintain high standards. This role offers a competitive salary of £50,000 to £58,000 and excellent benefits including a bonus, holiday entitlement, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus

33 days holiday

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience of leading/managing a quality function is preferred.
• Excellent fluency in spoken and written English.
• Able to manage complex improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a robust Quality Management System (QMS).
• Lead and support the Quality Team.
• Coordinate the investigation of customer complaints.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Report writing

Education

Membership of the Chartered Quality Institute

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Title: Quality Manager

Location: Eastbourne

Hours: Monday - Friday 37 hours per week

Salary: Circa £50,000 - £58,000

Benefits: 33 Days Holiday, Early finish on Fridays, Healthcare Cash Plan, 10% Bonus, Flexible Working, Half a day Fridays and much more

The Opportunity:

As the Quality Manager, you will ensure that all components and products consistently meet high-quality standards. You will champion quality across the site, lead the Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with ISO 9001, and drive a closed-loop approach to resolving systemic failures. Your work is essential in ensuring everyone at the company has access to process documentation and can fulfill their roles without causing quality errors.

Key Responsibilities:

• QMS Leadership: Deliver a robust Quality Management System (QMS) ensuring conformance to internal, customer, ISO 9001, and regulatory/legal requirements.
• Team Management: Lead and support the Quality Team, managing workflow, and supporting engagement from other business functions.
• Issue Resolution: Coordinate the investigation and resolution of customer complaints and Non‑Conformance Reports (NCR's), consistently using the 8D process and meeting associated CSL KPIs.
• Continual Improvement: Lead efforts to identify opportunities for and make improvements to the key quality processes on site.
• Audit Management: Manage the monitoring, measurement, review, and auditing of internal processes, especially those affecting product quality.
• People Development: Overall responsibility for Quality team people management, including performance reviews, 1:1's, and recruitment.
• Stakeholder Communication: Lead regular "PQM" meetings to report on company quality performance to a wide group of stakeholders and manage customer and business partner expectations on product quality issues.

Required Knowledge & Experience

• 5 years' experience of leading/managing a quality function is preferred.
• Excellent fluency in spoken and written English and strong communication skills.
• Experience in building and maintaining a high‑performing team.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Able to manage complex improvement projects and interpret complex information to make decisions.
• A self‑starter and effective time manager, able to see projects through to completion.
• Membership of the professional body Chartered Quality Institute is preferred.
• Experience in creating Power BI reports is a distinct advantage.

Benefits

• At least 7.5% Annual Bonus
• 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Wellbeing programme supporting
• Overtime Available
• Health Cash Plan
• Earning gifts, vouchers, and long service awards
• Vibrant and lively work environment
• Up to 8% pension
• Canteen and free fruit onsite
• Responsibility and autonomy
• Training and development
• Fitness app, with stream‑able class & Running club

Commutable locations: Eastbourne, Polegate, Meads, East Dean, Birling Gap, Exceat, Seaford, Bexhill, Hailsham, Newheaven, Peacehaven, Hastings, Heathfield.

Job Titles: Quality Manager, SHEQ Manager (Quality Focus), QMS Manager (Quality Management System Manager), Head of Quality, Senior Quality Specialist/Lead.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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