Senior Quality Lead – Pre-Construction & Bids

Kenton Black Limited; Maynooth; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited in Maynooth, Ireland, is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to lead the International Pre-Construction Team on major projects before construction begins.

The role focuses on embedding quality in tender submissions, pre-construction strategies, ISO standards, and ensuring client expectations are met across high-value bids. You will collaborate with design, commercial and engineering teams to drive QA plans and influence senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Manager in major construction/engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and Quality Management Systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality Assurance activities throughout pre-construction and bid stages.
• Review tender documentation to identify quality requirements, risks and opportunities.
• Ensure quality requirements are incorporated into tender submissions and project strategies.
• Develop and maintain quality plans, procedures and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, international standards and client requirements.

Skills

Quality Manager / Senior Quality

ISO 9001

Communication

Stakeholder management

Pre-construction/bid environments

Job description

Kenton Black Limited in Maynooth, Ireland, is seeking a Senior Quality Manager to lead the International Pre-Construction Team on major projects before construction begins.

The role focuses on embedding quality in tender submissions, pre-construction strategies, ISO standards, and ensuring client expectations are met across high-value bids. You will collaborate with design, commercial and engineering teams to drive QA plans and influence senior stakeholders.