Quality Manager

Kier Group plc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc in London is seeking a Quality Manager to support Pre-Construction and Operational Teams in delivering right-first-time quality and specification compliance across projects from our Chiswell Street base.

You will lead quality inspections, manage QA Plans and ITPs, run risk reviews, and provide training to project teams and the supply chain, helping Kier meet regulatory requirements while upholding the company’s quality culture.

Qualifications

• Significant industry experience and a formal qualification in construction or quality with a track record of success in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing and quality control processes, with CSCS and SMSTS.
• Excellent communication and people management; experience with Microsoft Office and digital quality systems.
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001; CQI Affiliate/Practitioner or working towards status.

Responsibilities

• Carry out quality inspections, assurance reviews and site audits to maintain Kier standards.
• Support project teams in implementing Project Quality Plans, ITPs and quality controls.
• Attend project meetings and quality planning workshops to report quality matters and drive standards.
• Manage quality risk reviews, investigations and corrective actions with clear reports.
• Provide quality training, toolbox talks and awareness sessions for project teams.

Skills

Quality management

Quality control

CSCS

SMSTS

ISO standards

CQI Affiliate

Education

Construction/Quality qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality management software

Job description

We're looking for a Quality Manager to join our team based in Chiswell Street., The Quality Manager supports Pre-Construction and Operational Teams in delivering compliant, right-first-time construction through practical assurance, coaching and continuous improvement. Working across projects, you'll help teams meet company, contractual, statutory and specification requirements, improve customer satisfaction and protect project performance. You'll provide guidance on quality assurance and quality control while promoting company values and a positive quality culture.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Quality Manager, you'll be working within the Pre-Construction and Operational teams, supporting them in delivering right-first-time quality management and specification compliance. Your day to day will include:

• Carrying out quality inspections, assurance reviews and site audits across allocated projects to maintain Kier standards and industry best practice
• Supporting project teams in implementing Project Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans and agreed quality controls
• Attending project meetings and quality planning workshops to report quality matters and drive high standards with project teams and the supply chain
• Managing quality risk reviews, investigations and complaint handling, providing clear written reports and supporting corrective actions
• Providing quality training, toolbox talks and awareness sessions to equip project teams to improve quality performance

You have significant industry experience and hold a formal qualification in construction or quality with a track record of success in a similar role

• You have strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing and quality control processes, along with a CSCS card and SMSTS certification
• You can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of staff, stakeholders and customers, with excellent management and people skills
• You have experience using Microsoft Office and digital construction or quality systems, with knowledge of Building Regulations and construction compliance requirements
• You understand ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards and are either a CQI Affiliate/Practitioner or working towards practitioner/membership status

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.