Quality Manager – Asbestos (6 month fixed term contract)

Tetra Tech Europe; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking a Quality Manager on a 6 month fixed term contract in the UK. You will own and enhance the Quality Management System, ensuring alignment with UKAS accreditation, HSE guidance and ISO standards across surveying, air monitoring and laboratory work.

Work with senior leadership, regulators and audit teams to drive compliance, competence and continuous improvement, while supporting business development through robust quality submissions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a UKAS-accredited asbestos consultancy or similar technical environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17025.
• BOHS certifications P402, P403 and P404; P405 knowledge advantageous.
• Internal or Lead Auditor training is highly desirable.
• Additional ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualifications are beneficial but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Establish control and visibility across the Quality Management System.
• Embed continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and performance.
• Shape quality strategy and accreditation performance within the organisation.
• Interface with UKAS Assessment Managers and HSE inspectors for audits.
• Lead audit projects across surveying, air monitoring and laboratory processes.

Skills

Quality management

Regulatory compliance

Audit management

ISO/IEC 17020

ISO/IEC 17025

HSE knowledge

Document control

Root cause analysis

Competence & training

Education

BOHS P402/P403/P404

Lead Auditor training

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (beneficial)

Job description

Shape Quality. Define Compliance. Lead Technical Excellence.

Step into a pivotal role where quality, governance and technical assurance converge. As Quality Manager on a 6 month fixed term contract, you will take ownership of a high-impact function within a UKAS-accredited environment, working at the forefront of compliance in a regulated technical sector. This is an opportunity to influence how quality is embedded across complex projects while collaborating with skilled professionals and regulatory bodies.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

The Quality Manager is responsible for the ongoing maintenance, oversight and enhancement of the Quality Management System, ensuring full alignment with UKAS accreditation requirements, HSE guidance and relevant ISO standards. Operating at the center of technical governance, the role partners closely with surveyors, analysts, technical specialists and senior leadership to ensure consistency, integrity and compliance across all service delivery.

This position spans organisational-wide responsibility across surveying, air monitoring and laboratory analysis functions delivered under ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17025 frameworks. You will provide oversight of competence, authorisation and procedural adherence while managing audit projects and engaging directly with UKAS Assessment Managers and, where required, HSE inspectors. The Quality Manager also plays a key role in supporting business development by reinforcing compliance credibility within client submissions and tenders.

Your Impact in this Position

In the early stages, you will establish control and visibility across the Quality Management System, strengthening compliance and ensuring consistent audit readiness. As you embed into the role, you will drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service quality, operational efficiency and technical performance. Over time, you will shape quality strategy, contribute to organisational growth through strong accreditation performance and influence the future direction of compliance within the business. This role offers exposure to complex, high-value projects and meaningful engagement with regulators, positioning you as a key driver of industry-leading standards.

Core Capabilities

• Quality and Compliance Management: You bring a strong foundation in managing and evolving Quality Management Systems aligned to ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17025. You are confident navigating regulatory frameworks including the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSG264, with a meticulous approach to document control, governance and risk assessment. Your ability to balance compliance requirements with business objectives enables robust and practical quality assurance across all operations.
• UKAS and HSE Audit Management: You are experienced in leading UKAS audits, from preparation through to successful conclusion. Acting as a key point of contact for regulatory bodies, you manage audit findings with confidence, applying structured root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective actions. Your approach ensures continuous audit readiness while maintaining strong relationships with external stakeholders.
• Internal Auditing and Quality Control: Design and deliver comprehensive internal audit projects covering field operations, laboratory processes and technical competence. Whether conducting site-based witnessed audits or desktop reviews, you identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement, communicating insights clearly to support informed decision‑making at senior level.
• Proficiency Testing and Technical Assurance: You oversee technical assurance processes with a focus on maintaining high standards of accuracy and reliability. Your experience includes managing proficiency testing schemes, reviewing performance data and driving improvements where needed. You ensure robust control of method validation, equipment calibration, measurement uncertainty and competence frameworks aligned to accreditation scope.
• Training, Competence and Improvement: Be committed to developing capability across the organisation, ensuring training, qualifications and CPD requirements are met and maintained. Through mentoring and structured development, you help build a culture of accountability and quality. You remain proactive in monitoring regulatory change, embedding updates and fostering continuous improvement across systems and processes.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

You will bring proven experience within a UKAS-accredited asbestos consultancy or similar technical environment. A strong working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO/IEC 17025 is essential, alongside relevant BOHS certifications such as P402, P403 and P404, with P405 knowledge advantageous. Internal or Lead Auditor training is highly desirable, supported by a consistent record of professional development in quality management and compliance. Additional qualifications in quality systems, such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, would be beneficial but not necessary.

Working Environment

This role offers a balanced and flexible approach to working, combining office-based collaboration, site engagement and remote working. Regular presence in the office is expected to support audit preparation, governance activities and team interaction. You will also travel to operational sites for audits and inspections, with occasional external meetings involving UKAS or regulatory bodies. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are supported, enabling you to manage your time effectively while maintaining strong operational and stakeholder engagement.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day‑to‑day role.

Why join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day‑to‑day role.