Quality Lead
Location: Within the East Anglia area to include: Lincoln, Peterborough, Huntingdon, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Norfolk and Colchester.
Contract: Permanent/Full time.
Salary: circa £50,000 & Car Allowance* (*criteria is >9000 business miles p.a.).
About the role
This role supports the development of a new vision for Integrated Operational Solutions (IOS), where a heavy focus on Quality and Assurance will be critical to IOS's success. The Quality Lead reports to the Quality & Assurance Manager and plays a vital role in assuring the quality of work undertaken across IOS, from project inception to asset delivery and handover.
The role is key to providing the Senior Leadership Team with analysis of work carried out and creating salient reports to show where work doesn't meet the standard expected, enabling IOS to improve the quality of work and reduce the need to revisit future defects, improving customer and stakeholder confidence.
Responsibilities
* Experience of working in a construction environment & water industry.
* Lead Auditor and detailed knowledge of ISO9001.
* Ensure that products built off-site are delivered to the required design and standard by carrying out pre‑delivery quality inspections and witness testing as identified in the project plan.
* Ensure that delivery processes comply with client’s internal and external standards and that the product quality is suitable to serve client requirements.
* Escalate concerns and agree remedial actions with the project delivery teams.
* Support the Site Manager in carrying out specific quality checks and witness testing pre/during/post critical on‑site activities as identified in the project plan.
* Ensure that final operational approval of Safe to Operate is secured through early identification and resolution of operability, safe to operate and quality risks that could delay DM‑4.
* Ensure that the m2i rework list content is up to date, monitor corrective actions and ensure they are closed out. Ensure data is submitted monthly and delivery documentation is completed promptly to enable project close‑out.
* Support where directed the work of the Assurance Leads in Impact Planning, Operational Assurance & liaison and Safe to Operate.
* Support the Water Quality Compliance Manager wherever and whenever directed to by them and the Quality & Assurance Manager.
Benefits
* Bonus scheme
* Private healthcare
* Competitive pension scheme
* Up to 26 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
* Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing
* EAP scheme
* Car Allowance* (criteria is >9000 business miles p.a.)
Equality and Inclusion
Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we're committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and passion for creating better outcomes.
Closing Date
29th May 2026.
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