Join Our Team as a Head of Project Quality!
Are you driven by the pursuit of excellence in quality assurance? We're looking for a dedicated professional to help us achieve our operational objectives and exceed client expectations.
In this role, you'll contribute to strategic audits and reviews by providing valuable information and analysis. You'll prepare and complete gap analyses and audit plans, identify and resolve problems, and determine system improvements. Developing and implementing quality management systems, as well as potentially training client staff, will be key aspects of your responsibilities. You'll validate supplier quality management processes using established procedures, document evidence, and determine operational and performance qualifications. Writing and updating quality assurance procedures will also be part of your role. Maintaining and improving quality through inspections, compliance assessments, and staff interviews will be essential. You'll collaborate with other management members to develop new methods and training procedures.
Planning and participating in visits to various field, offsite, vendor, manufacturing facilities, and office locations will be part of your routine. You'll support the preparation of project estimates and proposals and participate in client proposal review meetings. Keeping your job knowledge up‑to‑date by studying trends and developments in quality management, participating in educational opportunities, and maintaining professional networks will be crucial.
Your role
* Conduct strategic audits and reviews, complete gap analyses, and develop quality management systems.
* Validate supplier quality management processes and document evidence.
* Maintain and improve quality through inspections and compliance assessments.
* Plan and participate in visits to various locations and support project estimates and proposals.
About You
* Education: Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Construction Management, Business Management, Engineering, or a related technical field.
* Experience in quality assurance/control, developing QMS, and working with inspection/testing/product conformity.
* Ability to conduct different types of audits professionally, ethically, and objectively, using and interpreting applicable standards and requirements. Plan, develop, communicate, and execute an audit within a defined scope, including resource scheduling and conducting necessary meetings. Verify, document, and communicate audit results; develop audit reports; evaluate effectiveness of corrective actions and follow‑ups.
* Understanding how quality principles relate to business protocols and ability to explain the importance of aligning QMS functions to the organization.
* Strong interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts, conduct interviews, and make presentations effectively.
* Strong process and analytical skills; ability to interpret data and determine course of action; ability to interact collaboratively with team members and clients.
* Good organizational and time management skills; ability to perform under pressure; ability to adjust to changing priorities; strong networking, interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project; knowledge of materials management systems preferred.
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive salaries, employee rewards program, a full range of benefits, training and professional development opportunities, hybrid working culture, and flexible holiday allowances.
Additional Information
Security clearance: This role may require security clearance. Offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. The vetting process will be conducted by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong, offering flexible, inclusive employment policies, and employee resource groups. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability who meet the essential criteria.
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