Quality Manager

Sphere Solutions; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Quality Lead / Quality Manager for a major Data Centre project. The role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity for career progression into a national Quality Lead position. This is a pivotal role influencing quality standards on high-value construction schemes.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term career development

Progression into national Quality Lead role

Qualifications

• Proven experience working for a Tier 1 main contractor in the UK construction industry.
• Strong background in large-scale building projects, ideally including Data Centre or high-tech schemes.
• Ability to lead, influence, and drive quality culture across project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all quality assurance and control activities on a major Data Centre project.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific Quality Plans and procedures.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives across site operations.

Skills

Quality management systems

ISO 9001

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Influencing quality culture

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Quality Lead / Quality Manager
Location: Cardiff (Data Centre Project)
Salary: Excellent senior-level package + benefits + progression opportunities
Company: Tier 1 Main Contractor
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role: Sphere Solutions are working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 building contractor who are seeking an experienced Quality Lead or Quality Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a £400 million Data Centre project near Cardiff, acting as Quality Lead on one of the largest and most high-profile construction schemes in the region.

Following the successful delivery of this project, the role has the potential to develop into a National Quality Lead position, offering clear career progression within a market-leading business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all quality assurance and control activities on a major Data Centre project
• Manage and mentor an on-site Quality Engineer
• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific Quality Plans and procedures
• Ensure compliance with company and client standards, ISO requirements, and regulatory guidelines
• Conduct audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives across site operations
• Support project delivery teams in achieving right-first-time quality outcomes

About You

• Proven experience working for a Tier 1 main contractor in the UK construction industry
• Strong background in large-scale building projects, ideally including Data Centre or high-tech schemes
• Excellent knowledge of quality management systems, ISO 9001, and best practice construction quality standards
• Ability to lead, influence, and drive quality culture across project teams
• Strong communication and leadership skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive senior-level salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Long-term career development with a Tier 1 main contractor
• Opportunity to progress into a national Quality Lead role

This is a rare opportunity to join a leading contractor at a pivotal stage in their growth, with the chance to influence quality standards on some of the UK's most complex and high-value projects.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Quality Manager or Quality Lead with Tier 1 experience looking for a new challenge, please apply today or contact Giles Wilson at Sphere Solutions for a confidential discussion.