Head of Quality – Main Contractor

We are currently recruiting on behalf a Tier 1 main contractor who are seeking a new Head of Quality to oversee a number of projects within their civil engineering sector. Clients will include Network Rail and Highways England and will focus on major projects for the aforementioned clients.

The objectives of the role are to ensure that systems are in place to enable continued certification to appropriate ISO and British standards; and also to ensure that the QA requirements of the business are met.  The role will be based in Head office but require travel to project sites around the UK.

Candidate Profile

• Degree Qualified
• Previous experience as Regional Quality Manager / Senior Quality position
• Main or Regional contractor experience

Role Accountabilities

• Lead site Quality Managers and Engineers to improve the management of quality assurance for the business
• Managing the company BSI certification process for ISO 9001 and associated systems
• Updated HSQE system procedures when changes are required in relation to legislation or changes to processes (identified both internally and externally)
• Lead and manage the Contractors internal audit Schedule and audit sites and departments to check compliance with the management system, relevant legislation and standards
• Reviewing changes to Railway Group and NR/LU company standards, rule book modules etc. and assessing the impact of the changes on the business for discussion at the Assurance Review Group meetings
• Producing management review reports of QS for discussion by the Management Board
• Input into tenders and PQQs as required
• Ensuring the contractors compliance tool database is used on all sites
• Discussing with Project Managers the Assurance performance on their projects
• Supporting Technical Leads on projects to enable close out of all documentation
• Supporting the contractors BIM department

Please submit a copy of your CV via the link and we will get back to you as soon as possible.