We are recruiting an experienced Senior Quality Manager to join an established construction and engineering contractor delivering major projects across the UK, with a particular focus on healthcare facilities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing quality assurance and compliance across multiple construction sites, ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, industry regulations and company quality standards.

This is a home-based position involving regular travel to construction sites throughout England and Wales.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee quality assurance and quality management processes across multiple construction projects.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.

• Develop, implement and maintain site quality auditing procedures.

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits, identifying non-conformances and implementing corrective actions.

• Ensure Project Quality Plans, Quality Inspection and Test Plans (QITPs) and project gateways are implemented and followed.

• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications and quality standards.

• Support and mentor Site Managers and project teams on construction quality management procedures.

• Establish and monitor project quality performance indicators across multiple sites.

• Ensure construction quality documentation, inspection records and compliance reports are maintained and up to date.

• Support environmental compliance, ensuring relevant records and information are maintained in accordance with ISO 14001.

• Ensure health and safety documentation is maintained in accordance with ISO 45001 requirements.

• Identify opportunities to improve quality management systems, procedures and operational efficiency.

• Work closely with project management, site teams, subcontractors and senior management to maintain consistent quality standards.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quality Manager or Senior Quality Manager within the construction industry.

• Strong understanding of construction quality assurance and quality control procedures.

• Experience managing quality standards across multiple construction projects.

• Excellent working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

• Experience developing and implementing Project Quality Plans, QITPs and inspection procedures.

• Strong understanding of construction methodologies, technical specifications and quality compliance.

• Experience conducting site audits, managing non-conformances and implementing corrective actions.

• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout England and Wales.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working for a main contractor.

• Experience delivering healthcare, hospital or other technically complex construction projects.

• Relevant construction, engineering or quality management qualifications.

• Recognised ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction quality professional to take responsibility for quality management across a portfolio of major UK construction projects.

The role offers a high level of autonomy, the opportunity to influence quality standards across multiple sites and the chance to work on technically challenging construction projects within the healthcare sector.