Quality Manager

AndersElite; Talacre; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency is seeking a Quality Manager for a significant civil engineering project in Holywell. This role focuses on maintaining quality standards and compliance over a 2-year duration. The ideal candidate has proven experience in quality management within civil engineering, strong knowledge of construction processes, and excellent auditing skills. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with site teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality management within civil engineering or heavy civils projects.
• Strong knowledge of remediation, piling, groundworks, concrete slabs, demolition, and heavy civils construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project quality management plan.
• Monitor site activities for compliance with quality standards.
• Lead quality inspections and corrective action processes.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practices with stakeholders.

Skills

Quality management experience

As-built drawings knowledge

Construction process knowledge

Auditing and inspection skills

Job description

Quality Manager – Holywell Heavy Civils – Temp or Perm

Location: Holywell (5 Days on Site)

Salary: From £45,000

Contract Type: Temporary or Permanent

Project Duration: 2-year project

Industry

Civil Engineering / Heavy Civil Infrastructure

Role Summary

We are seeking a Quality Manager to oversee and ensure the highest standards of quality across a significant 2‑year civil engineering project based in Holywell. The role will be pivotal in managing quality assurance and control processes throughout all phases of the project, which includes remediation, piling, groundworks, concrete slabs, demolition, and heavy civils works. The successful candidate will work closely with site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to implement and maintain quality management systems that comply with contractual and regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for reviewing and approving as‑built drawings, and this position offers the opportunity to contribute to a complex infrastructure project with a focus on delivering safe, compliant, and high‑quality construction outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project quality management plan.
• Monitor and audit site activities including remediation, piling, groundworks, concrete slab installation, and demolition to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Lead quality inspections, non‑conformance reporting, and corrective action processes.
• Collaborate with project management, site teams, and subcontractors to promote continuous improvement and best practices.
• Ensure all quality documentation, records, and reports are accurate and up to date.
• Support health, safety, and environmental compliance as part of integrated site management.
• Facilitate internal and external quality audits and inspections.
• Provide training and guidance on quality standards and procedures to site personnel.

Required Skills

• Proven experience in quality management within civil engineering or heavy civils projects.
• Experience in working with as‑built drawings.
• Strong knowledge of remediation, piling, groundworks, concrete slabs, demolition, and heavy civils construction processes.
• Ability to interpret and apply construction specifications, standards, and regulations.
• Excellent auditing and inspection skills.

Certifications & Standards

• NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification (desirable).
• ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems knowledge.
• SMSTS or Site Safety qualification (advantageous).
• Relevant industry‑specific quality certifications or training.