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Quality Manager
Plymouth
£390 per day (PAYE including Holiday Pay)
£25 per day travel or £50 per day subsistence
45 Hours per Week

A large-scale construction programme within a secure defence setting is seeking an experienced Quality Manager to support the successful delivery of one of the South West’s most important infrastructure projects.
Working on a live operational site, the Quality Manager will take the lead on quality assurance, compliance and continuous improvement, ensuring effective quality management systems are embedded throughout the project while supporting safe and efficient delivery.

Due to the nature of the project, security clearance will be required before commencement. Please note this process can take several weeks, with eligibility subject to nationality and residency requirements.

The Role

As Quality Manager, you will oversee the project’s quality strategy, working alongside senior stakeholders to ensure the highest standards are achieved across every stage of the programme.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, implementing and maintaining the project’s Quality Management System (QMS)
• Establishing quality objectives that support both project delivery and wider business goals
• Planning and leading internal, external and certification audits
• Managing, mentoring and developing the quality team, including recruitment and performance management
• Investigating complex quality issues and driving effective resolutions with multidisciplinary teams
• Ensuring compliance with client requirements, regulatory obligations and recognised industry standards
• Preparing quality performance reports for senior leadership and client representatives
• Promoting continuous improvement initiatives and supporting quality-led risk management

About You To be successful, you’ll have a strong background in construction, civil engineering or major infrastructure projects, along with proven experience delivering robust quality management processes.

You’ll ideally have:

• Professional qualification with a minimum of 8 years’ post-qualification experience, or at least 12 years’ relevant industry experience
• HNC, BSc, MSc, BEng, MEng or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction, Quality or a related discipline
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification
• IOSH Managing Safely certification
• CSCS White PQP/AQP Card
• CSCS Managers Card
• In-depth knowledge of Quality Management Systems and ISO standards
• Demonstrable experience leading and developing quality teams
• Strong communication, organisational and strategic decision-making skills
• Experience managing audits, compliance activities and continuous improvement programmes
• The ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels

What’s In It For You?

• Opportunity to contribute to a major long-term infrastructure programme
• Join an experienced and collaborative project team
• Influence quality standards on a complex engineering project
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Be part of a project where quality, safety and continuous improvement are central to delivery

Please note: Successful applicants will be required to obtain BPSS clearance before starting, with Security Check (SC) clearance required during employment. Eligibility for clearance may be affected by nationality, citizenship and residency history.