Group Quality Director

John Paul Construction Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

John Paul Construction Limited is seeking a strategic Group Quality leader to drive the quality strategy, governance, and continuous improvement across multiple regions and business units. You will lead the Integrated Management System, audits and governance, ensuring ISO 9001 compliance and alignment with ISO 14001/45001 where applicable.

The role requires significant senior leadership experience in large-scale construction, with a track record of building high-performing quality teams and

Qualifications

• Proven track record in quality leadership within large construction projects.
• Experience implementing IMS across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group Quality Strategy aligned with growth and operations.
• Establish a consistent quality framework across units, projects and regions.
• Lead quality governance and audit programs with corrective actions.
• Drive a culture of 'right first time' delivery and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to position quality as a differentiator in bids and delivery.

Skills

Leadership & governance

ISO 9001 knowledge

Auditing & continuous improvement

Quality management systems

BIM-enabled project delivery

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

IMS / Quality Management Software

Audit tools

Job description

At John Paul Construction, we believe every project is an opportunity to improve on what's come before. To foster that mindset, we hire the brightest and best in the industry, encourage collaboration, and embrace innovative thinking and new technology.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the Group Quality Strategy aligned with the company's growth plans and operational objectives


• Establish a consistent quality framework across all business units, projects and regions


• Act as the executive leader for all quality-related matters across the organisation


• Drive a culture of \"right first time\" delivery, continuous improvement and operational excellence


• Promote quality as a key differentiator in winning and delivering projects

Quality Management & Governance

• Maintain and continuously improve the Group Integrated Management System (IMS)


• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards and support alignment with wider ISO frameworks including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001


• Develop, monitor and report on key quality performance indicators across all regions


• Lead internal and external audits and ensure effective close-out of findings and corrective actions


• Establish robust governance processes to ensure consistency of standards across all projects

Team Development & Leadership

• Build, develop and mentor regional Quality Managers and project quality teams


• Establish a high-performing quality function capable of supporting continued international growth


• Create succession plans and talent development pathways within the quality organisation


• Collaborate closely with construction, technical, design, commercial and HSEQ teams

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary quality representative with clients, consultants, certification bodies and regulatory authorities


• Support project teams during client audits and quality reviews


• Provide regular reporting and strategic updates to the Executive Leadership Team and Board

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Drive the adoption of digital quality management tools and reporting systems


• Develop quality benchmarking programmes across projects and regions


• Identify emerging industry trends, technologies and best practices


• Lead initiatives that improve productivity, reduce defects and enhance customer satisfaction

Requirements

Essential Experience

• Degree qualified in Construction Management, Engineering, Building Surveying or a related discipline


• Minimum 15 years' construction industry experience, with significant senior leadership responsibility within quality management


• Proven track record within a large Main Contractor, Developer, or Construction Group


• Extensive experience leading quality programmes across multiple projects, regions or business units


• Strong knowledge and practical application of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems


• Experience managing quality functions across complex, large-scale construction projects


• Demonstrated success in building, developing and leading high-performing quality teams

Sector Experience

Experience across several of the following sectors is highly desirable:

• Data Centres


• Residential Developments


• Commercial Construction


• Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical


• Industrial & Logistics


• Healthcare


• Education


• Mixed-Use Developments

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Expert knowledge of quality management systems, governance frameworks and compliance requirements


• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and project delivery processes


• Experience implementing integrated management systems across multiple jurisdictions


• Excellent audit, risk management and continuous improvement capabilities


• Familiarity with modern construction methods, digital quality systems and BIM-enabled project delivery

Benefits

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and are given the opportunity to reach their full potential.