Quality Manager

Job Description

Summary of Position

The post holder will be joining an experienced, specialist new build housing construction contractor, who have a strong pipeline of projects. Capitalising on their growing reputation, expanding client base and strong position, in the development of multi-family high-rise properties through to single family living

As the business expands and the need for ensuring compliance grows, it has been identified that a dedicated role focusing on Construction Quality is essential.

Primary Responsibilities

• Implement an ISO accredited quality management system within our high rise/mixed use and residential business units
• Ensure that the company fulfils its obligations with regards to building control, building warranty providers, mortgage lenders and building safety regulator
• Ensure that projects maintain the golden thread of information.
• Manage Quality KPIs and monitor trends in order to advise on common issues.
• Audit implementation of the electronic QA system and provide monthly reports to operations and board directors
• Work with the site teams in the development of Project Quality Plans and Package Inspection and test plans
• Promote a right first-time culture on site to prevent delays, re-work, and re-visits.
• Maintain own CPD with knowledge an awareness of current material and construction legislation & research.  
• Keep up to date with the latest technological advances, giving recommendations or warnings as appropriate.
• Deliver CPD sessions and Quality Toolbox talks to site teams.

Experience

• Experience in high rise / commercial construction as well as housebuilding (essential)
• Significant work experience within the construction industry in Site management or similar QA role.
• Knowledge of both low rise traditional housing and Highrise projects.
• Use of the Aconex Field or similar electronic Quality Management software
• Experience overseeing quality within a Construction Mortgage Lending (CML) environment (preferable)

Qualifications & Training   

• Construction related degree or diploma. (preferred not essential)
• Professional membership of (MCIOB/MCABE/MICWCI). (preferred not essential)
• Relevant Construction Skills Certificate Card
• Proficient in Microsoft office
• Valid UK driving Licence.

Additional Information

Qualities

• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Positive, self-motivated, and able to work autonomously/remotely on several projects at once.
• Ability to monitor and check works or information and plan time and resources efficiently even under the pressure of multiple demands.
• Able to build good relationships at all levels, externally and internally.

 Benefits

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• 26 days holiday allowance