Regional Quality Lead

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in Newcastle-upon-Tyne is seeking a Regional Quality Lead to enhance their Quality team. The role involves overseeing quality compliance on various construction projects, ensuring adherence to ISO standards, and fostering a proactive quality approach. Candidates with a strong background in infrastructure contracting and a commitment to excellence are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working with major infrastructure contractors.
• Familiar with quality management principles.
• Understanding of onsite challenges.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to quality principles on projects.
• Maintain and update company's Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Collaborate with project leads to minimize non-conformance reports (NCRs).

Skills

Quality mindset

Compliance with ISO standards

Training and coaching

Job description

Regional Quality Lead, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client: Shirley Parsons

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

We are working with a fast-growing contractor to develop their new Quality team. They focus on construction build projects across sectors such as major residential high-rise, public service projects (hospital construction and renovation, schools), data centres (CSA and M&E), and more.

The company has an annual turnover of over £1 billion and a significant order book. They are expanding their Quality team with 5-6 new positions, including this role based in their Southern region (Birmingham and below), working across multiple projects.

The successful candidate will collaborate with site-based Quality members and project leads to ensure adherence to quality principles, including compliance with QP's, ITP's, and RAMS. They will also ensure the company's IMS is maintained and updated promptly, providing training and coaching as needed.

Ideal candidates will have experience working within major infrastructure contractors, be familiar with ISO standards, and understand onsite challenges. They should aim for zero NCRs by project completion, demonstrating a proactive quality mindset.