Quality Manager - Rail

Vital Human Resources; Denby Dale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Alliance Quality Manager for an ongoing contract in Huddersfield. The role involves driving the quality strategy across Alliance projects, leading assurance and compliance activities, and managing quality teams. Candidates should have a Lead Auditor qualification and a strong civils/construction background, with immediate interviews available.

Qualifications

• Strong civils/construction background with rail experience preferable.
• Lead Auditor qualification in ISO 9001 or equivalent required.
• Ability to manage audits and reporting effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery of the quality strategy across Alliance projects.
• Lead and develop quality teams ensuring collaboration.
• Use quality data to identify trends for improvement.

Skills

Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001 or equivalent)

Strong civils/construction background

Proven leadership and assurance experience

Skilled in audit management

Proficient with SharePoint

Proficient with MS Office

Job description

Alliance Quality Manager

💰 Up to £600 per day (Inside IR35)
📅 Ongoing Contract | Based in Huddersfield | Construction / Rail Infrastructure

Reporting to the Head of Quality, this leadership role drives delivery of the quality strategy across all Alliance projects. You'll lead assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement activities — ensuring standards are met and exceeded across major infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver against the TRU West quality management strategy and KPIs
• Lead and develop quality teams, fostering collaboration and accountability
• Manage audits, non-conformance close-out, and site surveillance
• Use quality data to identify trends and drive improvement initiatives
• Act as primary contact for quality matters across partners and stakeholders
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis workshops and quality training sessions

Requirements

• Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 9001 or equivalent)
• Strong civils/construction background (Rail experience desirable)
• Proven leadership and assurance experience
• Skilled in audit management, reporting, and data analysis
• Proficient with SharePoint and MS Office

We'll also consider exceptional Quality Engineers looking to step up.

My client is looking to interview immediately, for more information or to apply please reach out to Amy Naden at Vital today!