Senior Quality Manager

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

4/9/2025

Tasks

• As we have now been appointed Preferred Bidder status on HARP, an 8 year, £2biilion + prestigious tunnelling project in the north-west of England, we find ourselves in the midst of a major recruitment drive. One of the key roles is the Senior Quality Manager.
• You will manage the Quality Function within the Project/Contract, providing Quality leadership and support. Ensure project quality requirements are delivered and provide support and information to the Quality Function.
• This means:
• Establishing and providing Leadership in best practice in Quality matters relevant to the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) and the wider business (where required).
• Ensuring that the STRABAG UK Integrated Management System (IMS) and other applicable company standards are fully integrated on the project
• Ensuring management controls are in place so that all personnel are aware of their statutory duties and responsibilities, and to provide advice as and when required.
• Managing regular inspections/audits of sites and workplaces to determine whether work is being carried out in accordance with Company Policy, Procedures and other stated requirements.
• Developing and implementing Quality campaigns and improvement plans
• Supporting with strategic leadership on all aspects of quality. Help shape the UK Quality Strategy whilst driving awareness and upskilling delivery and leadership teams.
• Building and leading a team of quality professionals across the entire length of the project
  
  

Qualifications

• Chartered Member of CQI (MCQI CQP), HNC/HND/Degree qualified or relevant experience in Quality Management.
• Full driving licence and willing to travel, CSCS Card (relevant type)
• DBS check will be required prior to appointment
• Extensive experience in a Quality role in the construction industry on large infrastructure projects or equivalent, comparable industry / projects
• Solid understanding of the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard
• Strong demonstrable leadership skills are essential along with managing teams.
• Ability to take direction from line managers and senior members of staff whilst also being able to communicate and influence change.
• Strategic minded with excellent organisation, communication and time management skills.
• Team player with ability to coach and mentor others as required
• Proficient in standard computer programmes including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  
  

We offer

Competitive Salary Life & Accident Cover Cycle to Work Scheme Discretional corporate bonus scheme – to recognise exceptional performance 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) Please note: All applicants are requested to ensure that they can demonstrate their right to work in the UK